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The Last Gas Station

The Last Gas Station

Alawar · released Apr 27, 2026

AdventureCasualIndieSimulationPC

In a world where electric cars reign supreme, you are now the owner of an old gas station out in the wilderness. Establish trade, develop your business and uncover the secret of this strange place in the compact gas station simulator.

Steam page ↗Metacritic 78 ↗
82
VGC Score
▲Improvinghigh confidence

anchored at patch: “Grab the Camera – Content update out now!” (26d ago)

79%
At launch
88%
Steam all-time
78%
Press
93%
Recent sentiment

Screenshots & trailers

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.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)–7840
All-time Steam reviews88%81657
Metacritic user ratings––0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)93%88143
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 6, 2026) · 143 reviews sampled · 140 total reviews in window · weighted 112.7 up / 8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (5)

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.

  • 75
    GameGrinGameGrin
    trust 65May 14, 2026

    “Despite some odd game design decisions and weird glitches, you should definitely give The Last Gas Station a try. Fun, interesting characters, an intriguing mystery, and slightly chaotic gameplay, I’d definitely recommend this.”

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  • 65
    DayOne (?)DayOne (?)
    trust 63Apr 28, 2026

    “The Last Gas Station is a solid game that pushes the grind a bit too hard in the latter half. Hopefully, a post-launch patch helps, as this is an enjoyable experience otherwise.”

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  • 90
    GameSpewGameSpew
    trust 61Apr 29, 2026

    “ A cosy and intriguing sim game that you won't be able to put down, seeing your store in The Last Gas Station come together is wonderfully rewarding. Add in the game's mysterious storyline and its beautiful pixelated graphics, and you've got something rather special.”

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  • 80
    Screen HypeScreen Hype
    trust 60May 13, 2026

    “Despite its simplicity, there’s a lot of charm holding everything together. The conspiracy-heavy writing, oddball NPCs, and constant stream of strange theories give the game a personality that keeps you curious about what will happen next. Even when the gameplay becomes routine, the world itself remains engaging enough to keep pushing forward, especially as new upgrades and shop expansions gradually change how you interact with the station. Overall, it’s a cosy but slightly chaotic management experience that works best when you lean into its weirdness rather than expecting deep simulation systems. If you enjoy laid-back shop sims with personality and don’t mind some repetition, there’s a lot to enjoy here.”

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  • 80
    ComicBook
    trust 53Apr 28, 2026

    “Between the stunning pixel art, compelling story, and satisfying management gameplay loop, The Last Gas Station is a must-play for fans of the genre. It offers a unique twist on the management sim while still delivering the core components you want to see in this kind of game. And of course, there’s a mystery to solve, which adds another layer to keep you clocking in day after day. ”

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Patch history

  1. Update #9 - Various Improvements
    Aug 17, 2026
  2. Grab the Camera – Content update out now!
    Aug 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  3. Update #7 – New Features & Improvements
    Jul 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  4. Bug Fixes
    Jun 26, 2026
  5. Hotfix v.1.1.2.440
    Jun 25, 2026
  6. Time to Go Fishing – Content Update Is Out Now!
    Jun 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  7. Hotfix v1.0.9.393
    May 26, 2026
  8. Update 5 - New fuel tank & bug fixes
    May 22, 2026
  9. Hotfix v1.0.7.368
    May 6, 2026
  10. Update 4 - Major Balance Changes
    May 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  11. Small Hotfix v.1.0.5.350
    May 2, 2026
  12. Update #3 – More Balance Tweaks & Steam Deck Verification
    May 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  13. Small Hotfix
    Apr 30, 2026
  14. Update #2 - Balance Tweaks and Bug Fixes
    Apr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  15. Day One Update
    Apr 29, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  16. Small Demo Update
    Mar 4, 2026
  17. Demo Update
    Feb 20, 2026
  18. Playtest Hotfix
    Feb 5, 2026
  19. Playtest Update
    Feb 3, 2026