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UNDER the SAND - a road trip simulator

You. Your car. And world under the sand.

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September 25, 2020
5 years and 312 days ago
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About the Game

1980's. Alternative reality. Global warming has turned the whole world into a endless desert. Due to the aggressive climate, the blessings of civilization gradually go under the sand. Set out on a long journey on your old pickup truck to fulfill the last request of your late father. But is there a place left on this planet where it’s possible to do this?

FEATURES

INFINITELY GENERATED PATH

  • Over 200 kilometers of unique road sections - asphalt and off-road.

  • Over 20 unique points of interest that you can encounter along the way.

  • Forks and crossroads - you can choose your own path.

  • Don't forget to stop by roadside stores to sell all your junk!

  • How far can you drive?

ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND TUNING OF CARS

  • Expandable fleet of cars of different classes that can be found while traveling the world

  • Almost all car parts can be removed and changed - wheels, doors, hood, steering wheel, engine, battery, headlights on the roof, dashboard figures and more

  • Liquid transfer - the car will not move without gasoline, and without water in the radiator the engine will overheat

  • Advanced vehicle physics. Tires behave differently on different surfaces and accidents lead to damage to car parts

  • Choose your driving style - install an economical engine and enjoy a calm ride, or install a racing engine and start drifting

  • Make your vehicle unique by painting various parts - from the body to the wheel rims

  • Working suspension!

CREATE YOUR CHARACTER

  • Ability to customize the character's appearance - from hair to eyebrows

  • Several classes to choose from - from a wanderer to a punk - each has its own characteristics

FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE GAME EXPERIENCE

  • Ability to customize the degree of damage, thirst, hunger and fatigue of the character

  • Ability to customize the degree of damage to cars, as well as fluid consumption

  • Want to meet more objects and locations in the world? Such a setting is also available!

EVEN MORE FEATURES?

  • No zombies, maniacs or crazy animals. This game is about cars, driving and exploring the world

  • Bright, juicy stylized low-poly graphics. On the verge of cartoonish and semi-realistic

  • Music cassettes! Insert them into your car radio and listen to music of different genres. From calm lo-fi to hard rock

  • There's a cat at home that needs feeding!

  • And this is a game about traveling, after all!