Game
Early Access App 4535730
Throttle Trace
Unordered Games · published by MicroProse Software · released Sep 15, 2026
Slot cars meets simulation racing. Master grip, timing, and race strategy using only throttle and brake. Push to the limit, outsmart rivals, and fight for every corner in intense wheel-to-wheel competition.
Price
$12.99
US store
Reviews
93%
48 · Positive
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streamers · 30 dProduct info
from Steam's PICS · read 7h ago- Change number
- 40,915,017 · seen 7h ago
- Public build
- 26,557,533 · Nov 10, 2026 (3d ago)
- Operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Install size
- 1.5 GB · 633 MB download
- Install folder
Throttle Trace- Controller support
- Partial
- Metacritic
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- Homepage
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- Release state
- released
- Community
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Steam Deck
PlayableTested Sep 28, 2026 on build 25,505,647
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller config fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Branches · 2
every build Steam serves for this app| Branch | Build | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 26,557,533 | Nov 10, 2026 · 3d ago | |
| beta | 26,557,533 | Nov 10, 2026 · 3d ago | Test upcoming features |
Build history
every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)| Build | Branch | Released | First seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,557,533 | public | Nov 10, 2026 14:51 | 3d ago |
| 26,557,533 | beta | Nov 10, 2026 04:42 | 3d ago |
| 26,554,903 | beta | Nov 10, 2026 01:56 | 3d ago |
| 26,541,875 | public | Nov 9, 2026 15:22 | 3d ago |
| 26,541,875 | beta | Nov 9, 2026 14:39 | 3d ago |
Depots · 3
content of the public branchLaunch options · 4
| Executable | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|
Throttle Trace.exe |
windows | |
Throttle Trace.app |
macos | |
Throttle Trace.x86_64 |
linux | |
Throttle Trace.exe--rendering-method mobile |
windows | Forward Lite Renderer (compatible with Intel Arc and Intel Iris GPUs) |
Languages · 1
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Packages · 1
all packages| Sub | Name | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1581740 | Throttle Trace | Store or CD key | $12.99 |
Bundles · 1
all bundles| Bundle | Games | Bundle discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throttle Trace x New Star™ GP | 2 | -10% | $20.68 |
Change numbers
all changes#40,915,017 · 7h ago#40,797,410 · 3d ago#40,780,686 · 3d ago#40,780,042 · 3d ago#40,777,070 · 3d ago
Updates · patch notes
Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
| When | Note | Build | Update size |
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| Nov 10, 2026 | Patches 0.41.1 and 0.41.2 New Track Limits System In Time Attack, the track limits will apply minor time penalties anytime you go off track, or will invalidate the lap entirely if it detects a corner cut. In Career/Quick Race/Multiplayer races, you can choose to set track limits to: "Disabled", off entirely"Standard" (the default), corner cuts gets a 3s penalty, and overtaking off track will now trigger race control messag |
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| Oct 21, 2026 | Patch 0.40.1 Features Add new Audio slider to adjust rev limiter volume (thanks bazkie for the suggestion, here ya go!) Changes Slightly increase available grip when grip meter is redCars will now more aggressively claim the racing line when overtakingincrease available grip on the outside line, making it less punishingAdjust how much a car will run wide when low on controlTire squeal SFX will start slightly s |
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| Oct 10, 2026 | Patch 0.39.1 Featuresadd President Mode, allowing the player to adjust driver and team stats, and edit the calendar during career mode. President Mode can be enabled in the Career Settings menu, and cannot be enabled for Hardcore Mode career saves.add new Custom Camera option, allowing the player to define the height, distance, and FOV of the cameraTrack Editor merge tool, enabling players to better collaborat |
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| Sep 29, 2026 | Patch 0.38.1 Career Adjust event rating to better reward backmarker drivers who outperform their carsFix issue where driver's performance ranks could drop below 0% Bronze and into the negativesFix issue where Vroomula 2 teams would develop cars in between seasons (it's a spec series, all teams should stay equal)Fix layout in the Team Edit view in Career mode Settings Add setting for horizontal margin for UI el |
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| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.38.0 - Custom input mapping and improved strategies Input bindingYou can now set up custom input maps! It's in Settings -> ControlsStrategy Fixesfix VSC triggering early pit stops even when VSC has already well ended before reaching pit entryfix AI staying out on same set of Wet tires up until the final lapAI will no longer plan 3 stop strategiesAI will no longer plan 2 stop strategies when race distance is below 15%Fixed a number of small bugs tha |
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| Sep 21, 2026 | Patch 0.37.4 Track EditorDefault tracks can be selected as a template when for a new track in the track editor. This is a good way to explore how those tracks are made.Updated track selection UIMuch more responsive racing line and scenery item editsThe Track and Pit Lane edit modes will no longer render track scenery, allowing for improved performance in both mods as changes no longer require rebuilding shifte |
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| Sep 18, 2026 | Patch 0.37.3 Added Display Resolution graphics option, which should help anyone experiencing stuttering on large monitors Added Imperial option for displaying speeds and temperatures (Metric remains the default) Updated track selection UI Custom tracks and Workshop tracks are now playable in Quick Play |
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| Sep 15, 2026 | Patch 0.37.2 - Fix horizon colors clashing with the day/night cycle - Fix race engineer voiceover clip editing - Fix bug where navigating to career settings resets any mid-session saves |
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| Jun 26, 2026 | v0.30.1 - WASD, spectate mode tweaks, and positioning tweaks The demo has been updated to v0.30.1. This brings a much-requested change to map throttle/brake inputs to the W/S keys for keyboard players, as well as improvements to the spectate mode UX. It also makes a number of changes to the positioning system and AI behavior, intended to create more natural field spreads (and less running 4 or even 5 wide into turn 1).ChangesKeyboard controls now support W/ |
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| Jun 19, 2026 | v0.29.0 - Nicer looking cars, curbs, driver numbers, and colorblind modes The demo has been updated to v0.29.0, which brings a host of visual updates and small fixes to the leaderboards tableCars now have proper metallic and carbon fiber textures, making them more satisfying under the right lighting and a little less cartoon-ish.All tracks now have curbs. Cars will visibly ride the curves during replays and in the chase cam perspective.Drivers now have numbers that are |
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