There’s something strangely satisfying about watching a tiny remote-controlled truck slowly crawl over rocks, logs and ridiculous obstacles, and TrophyRC is attempting to turn exactly that into a full PC simulation.
TrophyRC is an upcoming off-road RC simulator from Eugene Hatskevich and Crossbridge Game Studios, built around controlling scale radio-controlled vehicles across challenging terrain. Unlike traditional racing games, getting to the finish line quickly isn’t necessarily the goal. Instead, the emphasis is on precision, choosing the right route and carefully getting your crawler over difficult obstacles without becoming hopelessly stuck.
The project has recently returned to the spotlight too. On September 4, 2026, the developers announced that TrophyRC remains in active development and revealed that 1,000 players had been granted access to its latest closed Steam playtest. Players can currently request access through the game’s Steam page, although the developers have made it clear that this is still a work-in-progress build.
Underneath the miniature vehicles is a surprisingly detailed simulation. TrophyRC is aiming for realistic vehicle physics across different terrain types, while players will eventually be able to modify components including suspension, engines and transmissions. Vehicle appearance can also be customized. The Steam page additionally lists open-world exploration and multiplayer, allowing players to tackle courses, compete or simply explore together.
The developers have been putting particular emphasis on the physics. A development update shared earlier this year revealed that the prototype environment had been rebuilt with more than 10 routes ranging from easier trails to much tougher trial challenges. A full day-and-night cycle and a functioning winch have also been added, giving players another option when their tiny truck inevitably ends up somewhere it probably shouldn’t.
The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, with the team aiming to simulate how RC vehicles interact with surfaces including grass, sand and water. There are even plans to support actual radio-control transmitters, which could make TrophyRC particularly interesting for real-world RC enthusiasts looking for something closer to the hobby than a conventional driving game.
TrophyRC currently has no confirmed release date, with Steam simply listing its launch as “to be announced.” For now, PC players interested in seeing how the project is shaping up can request access to the ongoing playtest and add the game to their Steam wishlist.