BeamNG offers a free "Tech Demo" on Steam. It is an older version (usually 0.24), but it includes one map (Gridmap) and three vehicles. This is the perfect way to test if your PC can handle the physics engine. If it runs the demo well, save up for the full game.
BeamNG.drive rarely goes on deep discount (typically 20-30% off during Summer/Winter sales). However, using a site like isthereanydeal.com can alert you when authorized resellers drop the price to roughly $18-$20.
Version 0.30 was a significant update released in late 2023 / early 2024 (depending on branch). Key features included:
Выставка скульптурных рельефов, выполненных в дереве, которые Народный художник России - Кронид Гоголев создавал в течение последних 25 лет жизни.