Underplayed Gems

Jalopy (2018)

Jalopy cover
Developer
Minskworks
Publisher
Excalibur Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 11,270 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Driving a clunky car through shifting weather while carefully managing fuel, repairs, and cargo feels like a tense yet meditative road trip.

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What players say

Players describe it as a flawed road trip game that can be enjoyable for the right price, but they consistently report major bugs and abandoned development. Many cite a publisher dispute that locked the solo developer out of the game. Some love the customization and radio, while others find the driving boring and the jank too much to recommend.

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