beaterCore is an arcade racing game for those who prefer cheap rusty beaters over specialised sports cars. Buy, repair, restore, and race your dream project car.

Climbed to #22 on the Steam 250 weekly chart with a score of 7.23 and a 100% positive rating from 91 reviews. Released 9 September 2026.

Key features

The car is the progression

You do not unlock faster cars; you repair the one you have. Tying progress to a single vehicle means every part you fit is visible on track, which is the feedback loop most arcade racers replace with a garage menu.

Restoration before racing

Buying, repairing and restoring happens before you drive. That order matters: it turns a race result into a budget rather than a score, so a bad run costs you the next upgrade instead of just a retry.

100% positive across 91 reviews

A perfect rating at this review count is common; holding it while climbing thirteen places in a week is less so. It suggests the game is being recommended rather than merely bought.

Where to find beaterCore

• Available now on Steam — $8.99

Who made beaterCore

Artem Arbatsky developed and self-published beaterCore. See more on the Artem Arbatsky studio page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does beaterCore cost?

8.99 dollars on Steam.

Is beaterCore a racing game or a restoration game?

Both. You buy, repair and restore a cheap used car, then race it. The repair work feeds directly into how the car performs.

Who made beaterCore?

Artem Arbatsky, working solo. The game is self-published.

When did beaterCore release?

9 September 2026. It reached number 22 on the Steam 250 weekly chart.