An Atmospheric Pixelated Driving Game Inspired By FTL & Oregon Trail II

It’s the early 2000s. You’ve just bought your first car before a long, cozy summer holiday, and you’ve got a crazy idea - drive across the country to join a festival you heard about. There’s no rush, no pressure. Just you, your car, a relaxing soundtrack, and the open road. That’s the vibe you’ll be enjoying in Keep Driving, an atmospheric management RPG about life on the open road.

Keep Driving is developed by Y/CJ/Y, a small indie studio based in Sweden, which draws inspiration from classic titles like Oregon Trail II, FTL, and Two-Lane Blacktop, as well as the real-life experience of the developers. It features a beautifully pixelated open world that is procedurally generated. “Pick up hitchhikers with their own personalities and stories; upgrade, customize and repair your car.”  

Similar to real life, you’ll face various challenges on the road, like getting stuck behind a tractor or dealing with a flat tire, which can be resolved using a “unique turn-based ‘combat’ system.” Along the way, you can also collect resources and songs and listen to a mix of CDs with real indie tracks from Swedish bands. 

There will be different endings, and each playthrough takes about 1-4 hours. So, if you reach the end of your road trip, return to the beginning, choose another path, and enjoy new sceneries and challenges.  

Keep Driving has just been released on Steam and has received very positive reviews so far. Players love the immersive gameplay, excellent music, and overall atmosphere, as well as the interesting characters and events they encounter along the way. The game has made some players want to take a road trip with friends in real life.

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