MudRunner (2017)

Developer: Saber Interactive
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 43,530 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You carefully navigate treacherous mud and water with a heavy, grounded feel, problem-solving your way across vast, lonely landscapes.

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What players say

Players who prefer a stripped-down, physics-first off-road experience often choose MudRunner over its successor Snowrunner. They praise the detailed terrain deformation and the weighty feel of the trucks, calling it slower, more difficult, and more punishing, but also more rewarding. Many recommend co-op play and note the game runs well even years after release.

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