Steam Achievements: Complete List

        ## The Ultimate Challenge

        My Winter Car features **60+ Steam achievements** that test every aspect of your survival skills. Unlike casual games, these achievements celebrate the brutal reality of Finnish winter survival.

        ### Achievement Categories
        The achievements are divided into **five distinct categories**:

        1. **Beginner Achievements (10)**: Basic survival and first steps
        2. **Vehicle Achievements (15)**: Automotive mastery and car building
        3. **Survival Achievements (15)**: Enduring the harsh winter conditions
        4. **Economic Achievements (15)**: Mastering the Peräjärvi economy
        5. **Extreme Achievements (15)**: Ultimate challenges for veterans

        ### Difficulty Ratings
        - **Very Easy**: Naturally earned through normal play
        - **Easy**: Achievable within first few hours
        - **Medium**: Require some planning or effort
        - **Hard**: Demand significant time investment
        - **Very Hard**: Require dedication and skill
        - **Legendary**: Only for the most committed players

        ⚠️ **Permadeath Warning**: Many achievements become **significantly harder** or impossible after death. Plan your achievement hunting carefully.

        ### Points System
        Each achievement awards **10-100 points** based on difficulty:
        - Very Easy: 10-15 points
        - Easy: 15-20 points
        - Medium: 20-30 points
        - Hard: 30-45 points
        - Very Hard: 50-70 points
        - Legendary: 100 points

        **Total**: Over 1,000 points across all achievements

        ### Achievement Hunting Strategy
        **New Players**:
        - Focus on Beginner achievements first
        - Learn the game mechanics naturally
        - Don't force achievement hunting early
        - **Permadeath resets everything**

        **Experienced Players**:
        - Plan a dedicated achievement run
        - Backup save files before risky achievements
        - Research achievement requirements thoroughly
        - Consider multiple playthroughs

        ### Completion Rate Expectations
        Based on Steam statistics:
        - **Beginner**: 60-80% completion
        - **Vehicle**: 30-50% completion
        - **Survival**: 20-40% completion
        - **Economic**: 10-25% completion
        - **Extreme**: 5-15% completion
        - **Perfectionist**: <1% completion
      

        ## Your First Steps in Peräjärvi

        These achievements introduce you to the basic mechanics of survival. Most are **unmissable** through normal gameplay.

        ### Achievement List

        | Achievement | Description | Difficulty | Points |
        |-------------|-------------|------------|--------|
        | **Cold Awakening** | Survive your first night in the apartment | Very Easy | 10 |
        | **First Job** | Clock in at Futufon for the first time | Very Easy | 10 |
        | **Fuel Station** | Fill up at PSK Service Station | Very Easy | 10 |
        | **Shopping Trip** | Buy something from Teimo's Shop | Very Easy | 10 |
        | **Winter Clothing** | Purchase winter gear | Easy | 15 |
        | **Car Keys** | Obtain your first set of car keys | Easy | 15 |
        | **First Paycheck** | Receive your first wages | Easy | 20 |
        | **Window Scraper** | Manually clear frost from car windows | Easy | 15 |
        | **Block Heater** | Use a block heater to warm your engine | Easy | 15 |
        | **Cabin Fever** | Spend 24 hours straight indoors | Medium | 20 |

        ### Tips for Beginners
        - **Don't overthink**: These come naturally
        - **Focus on learning**: Understand game mechanics first
        - **Save regularly**: Protects progress toward achievements
        - **Ask for help**: Community guides available for tough ones

        ### Common Issues
        **Window Scraper**:
        - Must physically scrape, not use defrost
        - Takes time, be patient
        - Cold weather makes it harder

        **First Paycheck**:
        - Requires full shift (8 hours)
        - Don't leave early
        - Manager bug may prevent payout

        **Cabin Fever**:
        - Stay indoors continuously for 24 in-game hours
        - Kitchen timer doesn't count
        - Sleeping counts toward time
      

        ## Automotive Mastery

        These achievements test your ability to **acquire, maintain, and modify** vehicles in the harsh winter environment.

        ### Core Vehicle Achievements

        | Achievement | Description | Difficulty | Points |
        |-------------|-------------|------------|--------|
        | **Project Car** | Purchase the Corris Rivett project car | Medium | 30 |
        | **Chassis Hunter** | Find all parts for the Corris Rivett | Hard | 50 |
        | **First Start** | Get the Corris Rivett running | Hard | 40 |
        | **Road Legal** | Register your completed Corris Rivett | Hard | 45 |
        | **Daily Driver** | Drive the Sorbett for 7 consecutive days | Medium | 25 |
        | **Two-Wheel Terror** | Ride the Jonnez ES moped | Easy | 15 |
        | **Farm Helper** | Use the tractor for work | Medium | 25 |
        | **American Muscle** | Drive Fleetari's loaner car | Easy | 20 |
        | **Mechanic's Nightmare** | Break down 5 times in one day | Medium | 20 |
        | **Speed Demon** | Reach 120 km/h in any vehicle | Hard | 35 |
        | **Tuning Master** | Install performance parts on any car | Medium | 30 |
        | **RWD Conversion** | Convert the Sorbett to rear-wheel drive | Very Hard | 60 |
        | **Engine Swap** | Replace the Corris Rivett engine | Very Hard | 55 |
        | **Paint Job** | Repaint your car a custom color | Medium | 25 |
        | **Rust Bucket** | Own a car with 50%+ rust damage | Easy | 15 |

        ### Critical Vehicle Strategies

        **Project Car Chain**:
        1. **Project Car**: Buy the Rivett chassis (5,000-8,000 mk)
        2. **Chassis Hunter**: Source all parts (requires 25-50k mk)
        3. **First Start**: Get it running (mechanical skill)
        4. **Road Legal**: Complete registration (final step)

        **The Corris Rivett Challenge**:
        This is the **crown achievement** of the vehicle category. It requires:
        - Significant financial investment (30-50k mk)
        - Mechanical knowledge (engine, wiring, suspension)
        - Patience (weeks of gameplay)
        - Resource management (balancing food, shelter, parts)

        **RWD Conversion Strategy**:
        Converting the Sorbett from FWD to RWD is an **engineering challenge**:
        - Requires custom driveshaft
        - Rear differential installation
        - Suspension modifications
        - Engine mounting adjustments

        **Speed Demon Tips**:
        - Best achieved on ice (low friction)
        - Corris Rivett with performance tuning
        - Long straight roads essential
        - Beware of black ice at high speeds

        ### Permadeath Considerations
        ❌ **Lost on Death**:
        - All completed cars
        - Installed modifications
        - Paint jobs
        - Workshop progress

        ✅ **Preserved on Death**:
        - Achievement unlocks (Steam server-side)
        - Money earned
        - Purchased parts (in inventory)
        - Knowledge/skills learned

        **Strategy**: Complete vehicle achievements **early** in your run, before permadeath risk increases.
      

        ## Endure the Frozen Hell

        These achievements test your ability to **survive Peräjärvi's brutal winter**. Death is permanent, making these particularly challenging.

        ### Survival Achievement List

        | Achievement | Description | Difficulty | Points |
        |-------------|-------------|------------|--------|
        | **Hypothermia** | Suffer from low body temperature | Medium | 20 |
        | **Frozen Solid** | Die from exposure to cold | Hard | 30 |
        | **Sauna Session** | Use the sauna to restore body temperature | Easy | 15 |
        | **Warmth Provider** | Use a heater for 5 hours total | Medium | 20 |
        | **Winter Warrior** | Survive 10 days below -20°C | Hard | 40 |
        | **Storm Survivor** | Travel during a blizzard | Hard | 35 |
        | **Ice Walker** | Walk on frozen lake without falling through | Medium | 25 |
        | **Black Ice** | Slide on black ice and recover | Medium | 25 |
        | **Whiteout** | Drive in zero visibility snowstorm | Hard | 35 |
        | **Emergency Shelter** | Build a fire in the wilderness | Hard | 30 |
        | **Starvation** | Suffer from hunger | Medium | 20 |
        | **Dehydration** | Forget to drink water in cold weather | Medium | 20 |
        | **Cabin Fever** | Stay indoors for 48 hours straight | Medium | 25 |
        | **Stress Relief** | Use alcohol to manage stress | Medium | 20 |
        | **Sleep Deprivation** | Go 36 hours without sleep | Hard | 30 |

        ### Mastering the Cold

        **Hypothermia Management**:
        - **Early stages**: Shivering, fumbling hands
        - **Moderate**: Confusion, slurred speech
        - **Severe**: Shivering stops, unconsciousness
        - **Critical**: Death (achievement "Frozen Solid")

        **Temperature Survival Guide**:
        - **Above -10°C**: Light jacket sufficient
        - **-10°C to -20°C**: Winter clothing required
        - **-20°C to -30°C**: Layer system, avoid wind
        - **Below -30°C**: Survival mode, limit exposure

        **The Sauna Strategy**:
        Saunas are **essential** for survival achievements:
        - Restore body temperature to 100%
        - Available at apartment and some public saunas
        - 15-20 minutes for full recovery
        - Can be used multiple times per day

        **Blizzard Travel**:
        - **Whiteout conditions**: Visibility under 10 meters
        - **Strategy**: Navigate by compass/GPS
        - **Risk**: Getting lost, running out of fuel
        - **Reward**: Achievement + survival experience

        **Ice Lake Crossing**:
        - **Thickness requirement**: Minimum 20cm for walking
        - **Vehicle crossing**: 30cm+ required
        - **Danger signs**: Cracks, water seeping through
        - **Emergency**: Keep rope, spike shoes for rescue

        ### Avoiding Permadeath
        **Critical Survival Rules**:
        1. **Monitor temperature constantly**
        2. **Carry emergency supplies**
        3. **Inform someone of your travel plans**
        4. **Turn back if conditions worsen**
        5. **Never travel alone in extreme weather**

        **Emergency Procedures**:
        - **Lost in blizzard**: Stay with vehicle, conserve heat
        - **Falling through ice**: Emergency positions, call for help
        - **Hypothermia symptoms**: Get warm immediately
        - **Vehicle breakdown**: Use emergency supplies

        **Death Consequences**:
        ❌ **Permanent death** ends the run completely
        ❌ **All progress lost** except Steam achievements
        ❌ **Must start over** from Day 1
        ❌ **Economic reset** to starting money

        These achievements are about **experiencing** the brutality, not glorifying death. Learn from each failure.
      

        ## Master the Peräjärvi Economy

        These achievements test your ability to **build wealth** in one of Finland's most challenging economic environments.

        ### Economic Achievement List

        | Achievement | Description | Difficulty | Points |
        |-------------|-------------|------------|--------|
        | **First Sale** | Sell an item to another player | Medium | 20 |
        | **Classifieds Reader** | Read the classified ads magazine | Easy | 10 |
        | **Bargain Hunter** | Buy an item at 50% off | Medium | 25 |
        | **Entrepreneur** | Start a business in Peräjärvi | Very Hard | 60 |
        | **Money Bags** | Accumulate 50,000 mk | Hard | 40 |
        | **Debt Collector** | Owe money to Teimo | Easy | 15 |
        | **Job Hopper** | Try 3 different jobs | Medium | 25 |
        | **Investment** | Spend 10,000 mk on car parts | Hard | 35 |
        | **Car Flipper** | Buy and sell 5 vehicles for profit | Very Hard | 55 |
        | **Tax Evasion** | Avoid paying taxes for one month | Medium | 30 |
        | **Penurious** | Have less than 100 mk in your account | Easy | 15 |
        | **Stockpiler** | Hoard 100 of any item | Medium | 25 |
        | **Shopkeeper** | Sell items at Teimo's for others | Hard | 35 |
        | **Bankrupt** | Lose all your money | Medium | 25 |
        | **Tycoon** | Accumulate 100,000 mk | Very Hard | 70 |

        ### Economic Strategies

        **Primary Income Sources**:
        1. **Futufon Job**: 1,500-2,000 mk/day (stable)
        2. **Firewood Delivery**: 500-1,000 mk/day (flexible)
        3. **Vehicle Sales**: 5,000-50,000 mk/profit (high risk)
        4. **Part Sales**: 100-1,000 mk/item (requires sourcing)

        **Money Bags (50,000 mk)**:
        - **Futufon only**: 25-30 days of work
        - **Combined income**: 15-20 days
        - **Vehicle flipping**: 2-3 successful sales
        - **Strategy**: Save 60% of all income

        **Tycoon (100,000 mk)**:
        This is the **ultimate economic challenge**:
        - **Timeline**: 2-3 months minimum
        - **Risk tolerance**: High (vehicle trading)
        - **Business acumen**: Required
        - **Survival first**: Don't neglect basic needs

        **The Entrepreneur Achievement**:
        Starting a business requires:
        - **Business plan**: Identify market need
        - **Initial capital**: 20,000+ mk investment
        - **Location**: Rent commercial space
        - **Licensing**: Navigate Finnish bureaucracy
        - **Competition**: Outperform existing options

        **Car Flipping Strategy**:
        1. **Buy low**: Scour classifieds for deals
        2. **Assess value**: Know market prices
        3. **Make repairs**: Minimal investment for maximum return
        4. **Sell high**: Wait for right buyer
        5. **Repeat**: Build capital over time

        **Risks**:
        - **Market volatility**: Prices fluctuate
        - **Repair costs**: Can exceed profit margin
        - **Time investment**: Months per vehicle
        - **Permadeath**: Lost investment

        ### Debt Management
        **Owing Money (Achievement)**:
        - **Teimo's**: Common for new players
        - **Interest**: Accrues daily
        - **Consequences**: May refuse service
        - **Recovery**: Work extra shifts

        **Tax Evasion**:
        - **Method**: Underreport income
        - **Risk**: Audit probability
        - **Penalty**: Fine + back taxes
        - **Detection**: Random checks

        **Bankruptcy**:
        - **Causes**: Poor planning, permadeath, bad investments
        - **Recovery**: Start with Futufon job
        - **Prevention**: Emergency fund (5,000 mk)
        - **Lesson**: Economics matter in survival

        ### Investment Advice
        **Safe Investments**:
        - **Car parts**: Always in demand
        - **Winter clothing**: Seasonal necessity
        - **Food supplies**: Consistent need

        **Risky Investments**:
        - **Multiple vehicles**: High capital requirement
        - **Real estate**: Too expensive for beginners
        - **Business ventures**: Requires expertise

        **Portfolio Strategy**:
        - 40% Car project funds
        - 30% Emergency savings
        - 20% Investments
        - 10% Daily expenses buffer

        The Peräjärvi economy rewards **patience, planning, and prudent risk-taking**.
      

        ## For the Truly Dedicated

        These achievements represent the **ultimate challenges** in My Winter Car. Only attempt after mastering all other aspects.

        ### Extreme Achievement List

        | Achievement | Description | Difficulty | Points |
        |-------------|-------------|------------|--------|
        | **Permadeath** | Die and experience permanent death | Hard | 50 |
        | **Winter Veteran** | Survive 30 days in Peräjärvi | Very Hard | 80 |
        | **The Journey** | Drive from one end of Peräjärvi to the other | Medium | 30 |
        | **Explorer** | Visit all major locations on the map | Hard | 45 |
        | **Master Mechanic** | Complete a full engine rebuild | Very Hard | 70 |
        | **Marathon Driver** | Drive for 24 hours straight | Very Hard | 65 |
        | **The Collector** | Own one of every vehicle type | Very Hard | 75 |
        | **Perfectionist** | Complete all other achievements | Legendary | 100 |
        | **Winter Hell** | Survive the coldest week of the year | Very Hard | 60 |
        | **Speed Limit** | Break 150 km/h in any vehicle | Very Hard | 55 |
        | **Insurance Fraud** | Total 3 cars in one month | Hard | 40 |
        | **The Hermit** | Survive for 7 days without visiting town | Hard | 45 |
        **Night Owl** | Stay awake for 72 hours | Very Hard | 60 |
        | **The Freezer** | Drive in -40°C weather | Very Hard | 65 |
        | **Peräjärvi Native** | Play for 100+ hours | Very Hard | 70 |

        ### The Ultimate Challenges

        **Winter Veteran (30 Days)**:
        This achievement requires **sustained excellence**:
        - **Financial management**: 30 days of expenses
        - **Mechanical skills**: Vehicle maintenance
        - **Survival knowledge**: Cold weather expertise
        - **Economic planning**: Income vs. investment
        - **Mental fortitude**: Endure isolation

        **Timeline**:
        - Days 1-7: Basic survival learning
        - Days 8-14: Economic stability
        - Days 15-21: Vehicle project initiation
        - Days 22-30: Optimization and endurance

        **Master Mechanic (Engine Rebuild)**:
        The most **technically challenging** achievement:
        - **Disassembly**: Remove all engine components
        - **Inspection**: Identify worn parts
        - **Reassembly**: Perfect torque specifications
        - **Testing**: Ensure reliable operation
        - **Documentation**: Track progress

        **Required Skills**:
        - Engine mechanical knowledge
        - Torque wrench usage
        - Gasket installation
        - Timing belt alignment
        - Fluid management

        **The Collector (All Vehicles)**:
        Owning every vehicle type requires:
        - **Financial resources**: 100,000+ mk total
        - **Storage space**: Multiple parking spots
        - **Maintenance**: Keep all vehicles running
        - **Insurance**: Cover all assets
        - **Time**: Weeks of vehicle acquisition

        **Vehicle Checklist**:
        1. Sorbett (starter car)
        2. Corris Rivett (project car)
        3. Jonnez ES (moped)
        4. Tractor (utility)
        5. Fleetari loaner (temporary)
        6. Additional vehicles (variations, mods)

        **Perfectionist (All Achievements)**:
        The **final boss** achievement:
        - **Prerequisites**: All other 59+ achievements
        - **Estimated time**: 200+ hours
        **Difficulty**: Legendary
        **Reward**: 100 points + ultimate bragging rights

        **Requirements**:
        - Perfect planning and execution
        - Multiple playthroughs (permadeath reset)
        - Community knowledge sharing
        - Significant time investment

        **Marathon Driver (24 Hours)**:
        A **stamina and endurance** test:
        - **Planning**: Fuel stops, food, rest breaks
        - **Vehicle**: Reliable car with good heating
        - **Route**: Circular route to minimize distance
        - **Health**: Monitor stress and fatigue
        - **Weather**: Avoid severe conditions

        **Survival Strategy**:
        - **Hour 0-8**: Normal driving, establish rhythm
        - **Hour 8-16**: Fatigue sets in, maintain focus
        - **Hour 16-24**: Mental challenge, push through

        **The Freezer (-40°C Driving)**:
        **Extreme danger** achievement:
        - **Preparation**: Emergency supplies mandatory
        - **Vehicle**: Block heater, winter tires essential
        **Route**: Short distance, familiar road
        **Time limit**: Minimize exposure
        - **Emergency plan**: Rescue if things go wrong

        **Risks**:
        - Engine failure in extreme cold
        - Getting stuck with no shelter
        - Hypothermia during breakdown
        - Vehicle not starting after stop

        ### Achievement Hunting Strategy
        **Preparation**:
        1. **Research thoroughly**: Understand each requirement
        2. **Save backup files**: Before risky attempts
        3. **Plan multiple runs**: Some achievements conflict
        4. **Community resources**: Learn from others' mistakes

        **Execution**:
        1. **Start with easy achievements**: Build momentum
        2. **Document progress**: Track what's been completed
        3. **Save before permadeath**: Risky achievements last
        4. **Take breaks**: Mental fatigue reduces performance

        **Completion Order**:
        1. Beginner (first week)
        2. Easy Vehicle/Economic (weeks 2-4)
        3. Medium difficulty (months 1-2)
        4. Hard achievements (months 2-3)
        5. Very Hard/Extreme (months 3+)
        6. Perfectionist (after all others)

        These achievements aren't just about **gaming skills**—they test your ability to survive, plan, and persist in the face of extreme adversity.
      

        ## Maximizing Your Success

        Strategic achievement hunting increases success rates and minimizes frustration in this brutal game.

        ### Pre-Planning Phase
        **Research Requirements**:
        - Read achievement descriptions carefully
        - Check community guides for tricky ones
        - Understand prerequisites and dependencies
        - Note any timing requirements

        **Resource Assessment**:
        - **Time available**: How many hours can you commit?
        - **Risk tolerance**: Comfortable with permadeath?
        - **Skill level**: Current mechanical/survival knowledge
        - **Patience**: Frustration tolerance for repeated attempts

        **Save File Strategy**:
        - **Regular backups**: Before major achievement attempts
        **Multiple save slots**: Different achievement paths
        **Cloud storage**: Steam Cloud for backup security
        **Local copies**: Manual file copies as backup

        ### Execution Strategies
        **Beginner Approach**:
        - **Natural progression**: Don't force achievement hunting
        - **Learn first**: Understand game mechanics
        - **Save regularly**: Protect progress
        - **Ask for help**: Community guides available

        **Advanced Approach**:
        - **Dedicated run**: Start specifically for achievements
        - **Careful planning**: Map out achievement path
        - **Risk management**: Minimize permadeath probability
        - **Efficient completion**: Optimize time investment

        **Veteran Approach**:
        - **Multiple playthroughs**: Accept permadeath as reset
        - **Speed optimization**: Complete achievements quickly
        - **Challenge runs**: Self-imposed limitations
        - **Community sharing**: Learn from other veterans

        ### Common Pitfalls
        **Overconfidence**:
        - Game is harder than expected
        - Permadeath more punishing than anticipated
        - Weather conditions deteriorate quickly
        - Vehicle reliability issues

        **Underplanning**:
        - Insufficient resources for long achievements
        - Not understanding achievement requirements
        - Poor time management
        - Inadequate backup saves

        **Permadeath Panic**:
        - Making desperate decisions when low on health
        - Risky shortcuts in severe weather
        - Ignoring warning signs of danger
        - Not having emergency supplies

        ### Community Resources
        **Achievement Guides**:
        - Steam Community guides
        - YouTube walkthrough videos
        - Reddit achievement discussions
        - Discord achievement channels

        **Collaboration Opportunities**:
        - Achievement trading with other players
        - Information sharing about difficult achievements
        - Emergency assistance when stranded
        - Emotional support during tough runs

        ### Tracking Progress
        **Spreadsheet Method**:
        Create a tracking sheet with:
        - Achievement name and category
        - Difficulty rating
        - Points value
        - Completion status
        - Attempt date
        - Notes/tips

        **Steam Achievement Manager**:
        Use third-party tools to:
        - Sync achievement status
        - Set completion goals
        - Track statistics
        - Compare with friends

        ### When to Give Up
        **Signals to Stop**:
        - **Repeated permadeaths**: Pattern indicates skill gap
        **Time investment**: Achievement taking too long
        **Frustration level**: Affecting enjoyment
        **Real-life impact**: Neglecting responsibilities

        **Strategic Withdrawal**:
        - **Save current progress**: Don't lose what's been gained
        **Take a break**: Return with fresh perspective
        **Reassess approach**: Try different strategy
        **Seek help**: Community or friends

        ### The Perfectionist Mindset
        **What It Takes**:
        - **200+ hours** of gameplay minimum
        - **Multiple playthroughs** accepting permadeath
        - **Perfect execution** of complex chains
        - **Community knowledge** sharing and learning
        **Extreme patience** with difficult achievements

        **Why Attempt It**:
        - **Ultimate challenge**: Test all skills simultaneously
        **Bragging rights**: Rare achievement (sub-1% of players)
        **Complete mastery**: Learn every system thoroughly
        **Personal satisfaction**: Overcome extreme difficulty

        **Preparation for Perfectionist**:
        1. Complete all other achievements at least once
        2. Understand every game mechanic deeply
        3. Build relationships with experienced players
        4. Accept that it may take multiple attempts
        5. Document lessons learned from each failure

        Remember: **Achievement hunting should enhance enjoyment**, not create frustration. The journey through Peräjärvi's frozen hell is challenging enough without adding unnecessary pressure.