iRacing® Studios NASCAR 26 Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-19
Review summary
  • Major Upgrade Over NASCAR 25
  • Enhanced Graphics And Visuals
  • Improved Driving Physics And Feel
  • Force Feedback Steering Wheel Problems
  • Unrealistic AI And Handling Issues
  • Career Mode Lacks Depth
iRacing® Studios NASCAR 26 header

Categories

Racing SimulationMotorsport ManagementCareer ModeOnline MultiplayerCross-playPhysics SimulationDynamic Track ConditionsVehicle Customization

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows 12-15GB VRAMpositiveWindows <8GB VRAMpositive
Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Very Positive (8/10)
Total reviews
147
Positive
12283.0%
Negative
2517.0%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
10,185
Estimated revenue
$610,998
Game price
$60
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
87.27%
Estimated copies lost
554
Estimated revenue lost
$33,234
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≤ 2h playtime
87.3%
Avg playtime 1.4h
54.5%
Avg playtime 1.3h
> 2h playtime
87.3%
Avg playtime 5.4h
8980.9%
Avg playtime 10.1h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day40.4 rev/day
Last 30d3.7 rev/day
Quarterly0 rev/qtr
Days covered2.7 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
110 total
Organic purchasers10797.3%
Voted up: 85%
Key activations32.73%
Voted up: 100%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
110 total
First impression0-2h2724.5%
Voted up: 63%
Mid game2-10h7063.6%
Voted up: 91%
Late game10-20h1210.9%
Voted up: 100%
Endgame20h+10.91%
Voted up: 100%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
0.00% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
N/A
Global baseline 85.5%
0 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 147 total.