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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 296 sampled Steam reviews (242 positive / 54 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Grind & repetition8% mention it
- Progression & loot7% mention it
- Bugs & crashes6% mention it
- Story & writing5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Bugs & crashes22% mention it
- Performance13% mention it
- Grind & repetition11% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
66%
59 reviews
5-15h
83%
94 reviews
15-40h
86%
85 reviews
40-100h
90%
50 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 73 | 9 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 80 | 1287 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Dec 18, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 1287 total reviews in window · weighted 207.3 up / 28.1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (11)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 60
“Gas Station Simulator is really hard to rate, because on the one hand it is quite a fun title that will keep you glued to your chair for a long time. But on the other hand, it's also a game full of imperfections and bugs. If you really dive into it, you can complete all the challenges in less than five hours. But we're talking purely about the quests. But if you want to own all the trappings the game has to offer, it can add up to a pretty decent gaming weekend.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“If your goal is to get into a groove of satisfying service, maintenance, and renovation tasks, this does a reasonable job of it”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It could be argued that the jittery models of this port suit the silly theme throughout the story. Regardless, Gas Station Simulator can tend to keep your attention for a few hours. Whether it is making sure the shelves are stocked for an approaching party bus or that there is enough fuel for those just passing through, this is property management done comedically well. Definitely give it a go if looking for a humorous simulator.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gas Station Simulator ends up as one of the better ‘simulator’ games out there. Tasks get repetitive and there are moments where I did think to myself ‘why am I spending so much time playing this.’ But ultimately it held my attention and I enjoyed running my station even if it did have a few rough edges. I guess like running a real Gas Station this game is filled with financial challenges. The stress of juggling customers and employees and after a long gaming session you feel like you need a good sit down with a good coffee. But despite all this, it makes for a pretty fun video game. But I can’t guarantee running a Gas Station in real life would be this much fun.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Overall, Gas Station Simulator is vastly better than a lot of the simulator games that are available. It's a charming and occasionally buggy experience, but one that allows the player to find a little bit of peace in a daily grind.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Gas Station Simulator is a tough game to score. It’s deeply flawed, but it’s oh-so fun. The jankiness is part-and-parcel with the experience, but some progress-halting bugs will really sour you. Still, the act of manning your own gas station, getting stuck into the nitty-gritty and seeing your business flourish over time is incredibly satisfying. And those issues just aren’t enough to drag us away from the joy of serving our customers.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, I had a blast with Gas Station Simulator. You get that feeling of running a gas station, especially early on when it’s just you rushing between the pumps and register. The mini-games peppered throughout the game don’t make running the place feel like work. Well, except for picking up the trash and cleaning. I maybe forgot to mention that part. I assigned my employee to do that anyway, so no skin off my back. That aside, the game hits its mark; it says what it is in the title. I feel this one is up there in the pantheon of its genre and if you were to ask me what good simulator games should you try? I’ll tell you: Car Mechanic, House Flipper, Power Washer, and now, Gas Station.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Overall, it hits its niche. It lands on the edges of the sweet spot for modern simulators. It manages to be fun and atmospheric. It’s a hard day’s work, but someone has to do it.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“If you want an insanely addicting core loop and don’t mind a little dust in the machinery, Gas Station Simulator will guzzle up an entire weekend before you know it.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gas Station Simulator is a crazy sim game that is addictive and enjoyable. What's more, it'll push you to your limits at every stage. Expand your business, serve the customers, and keep everyone happy.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gas Station Simulator feels like a weird game to want to play, but you want to play it. Like most simulators, the tasks at hand are menial and repetitive, but it's generally a fun game to keep progressing through. The upgrades and tools are well placed to keep you from feeling like you're dealing with too much busy work, and the humor the game injects keeps things lighthearted. Although, if we could just get rid of Dennis, I wouldn't complain.”
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- New Feature: Station DLC ManagementDec 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Nominate Gas Station Simulator for the Labor of Love Award!🚗Nov 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Another Update for RV Camp DLC is here! 👀Oct 14, 2025
- Gas Station Simulator – RV Camp DLC is available now!🔥Oct 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Smoother Sessions Ahead - Performance HotfixSep 4, 2025
- A glimpse into some minigames coming to RV Camp DLC – Development Update #3Jul 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Physics & Popularity Balance UpdateJun 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Fuelnomenal Update is Here + New DLC Reveal! 🎉May 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Another PC Update is Just Around the CornerMay 16, 2025
- Another day, another hot fix - we got you, guys!Mar 11, 2025
- Expand your station with Free Drive-In Cinema DLC – Available Now! 🎬🍿Mar 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Small Patch for Restocking Shelves UpdateFeb 3, 2025
- Restocking Shelves Update – Patch #1🔥Jan 30, 2025
- Restocking Shelves Update is Available Now 🔥Jan 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Restocking Shelves Update when?🤔Jan 17, 2025
- Last update of the year and some important information about the DLCs🔥Dec 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Much-anticipated Revamp Update is available now! 🔥Nov 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- The long-awaited update is coming next week! 🎉Nov 22, 2024
- Revamp Update is being delayed🥹Nov 6, 2024
- Car Junkyard DLC Update #7 is available NOW! 🔥Oct 10, 2024
- Car Junkyard DLC Update #6 is here! 🔥Oct 2, 2024
- Car Junkyard DLC Hotfix #5 is available now!Sep 24, 2024
- Car Junkyard DLC Hotfix #4 has just arrived!Sep 22, 2024
- Car Junkyard DLC Hotfix #3 is available now!Sep 21, 2024
- Car Junkyard DLC Hotfix #2 just landed!Sep 20, 2024
- Car Junkyard DLC Hotfix #1 is here!Sep 19, 2024
- The gates are open – Gas Station Simulator Car Junkyard DLC is available now!🔥Sep 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window