Road 96 🛣️ (2021)

Developer: Digixart
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 25,563 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A random, slightly anxious road trip through a colorful but oppressive world where every hitchhiking encounter feels like a small, meaningful story.

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What players say

Players praise the art style, music, and the way randomized road trips let them see characters from different angles, but opinions split sharply on the politics: some find the anti-totalitarian message too blunt and preachy, while others appreciate the theme. The gameplay is minimal and the story is short, around 7 to 11 hours.

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