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Over the Hill is the next driving game from Funselektor and Strelka Games, and it takes the studio behind art of rally in a very different direction. Instead of chasing stage times or trying to perfect a drift, the focus here is slow, deliberate off-road exploration in classic 4×4 vehicles from the 1960s through the 1980s.
The game is built around exploring large wilderness areas, finding your own routes, and working through terrain rather than simply following a marked racing line. It can be played alone or in online co-op with up to three other players, and from everything shown so far, the whole experience looks far more relaxed than most traditional driving games.
At its core, Over the Hill is an off-road exploration game. You drive through forests, mountains, lakesides, valleys, and other environments inspired by real-world locations, with the objective being to explore rather than race.
The terrain itself is part of the challenge. Mud, steep climbs, water, gaps, and difficult surfaces can force you to slow down and think about how you are going to get through. Players can use tools such as winches and planks to recover vehicles or create a path forward, which gives the driving a puzzle-like element without turning the game into something overly complicated.
There is also realistic terrain deformation, dynamic weather, and a full day and night cycle. Conditions can change while you are out exploring, so a route that was easy earlier may become more difficult once the weather changes or visibility starts to disappear.
A big part of Over the Hill is simply seeing what is out there. The maps include remote cabins, viewpoints, natural landmarks, fallen meteorites, wildlife, and portals that can transport you into new areas.
Completing objectives and exploring the world lets you unlock additional vehicles, upgrades, equipment, cosmetic items, and customization options. Merchants and cabins are also spread around the environments, giving you places to modify your vehicle or prepare for the next part of the journey.
There is even a built-in camera system. Wildlife can be photographed and added to a compendium, while the photo mode can also be used for landscapes, vehicles, sunsets, or whatever else you come across. It fits the slower pace of the game nicely and gives exploration a purpose beyond simply reaching the next destination.
Over the Hill can be played completely solo, but it also supports online co-op for up to four players. This is probably where some of the most entertaining situations will come from, because players can work together to recover stuck vehicles, place equipment, and figure out routes through difficult terrain.
The game is clearly designed to let people approach the world at their own pace. You can focus on completing objectives and unlocking content, or spend time driving around with friends and seeing where the terrain takes you. There are even campfires where the group can stop during a journey.
The game focuses on the golden age of off-roading, with 4×4 vehicles inspired by machines from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. That gives the vehicle lineup a very different personality from the modern trucks and SUVs found in many current off-road games.
Upgrades and equipment can be discovered as you progress, while colors, accessories, and other cosmetic options let you personalize the vehicles. The important part seems to be choosing something that can handle where you want to go rather than simply finding the fastest vehicle available.
That also matches the overall philosophy of the game. Over the Hill is being presented as a driving game rather than a racing game, so speed is rarely the main objective. The challenge comes from understanding the terrain, choosing a route, and getting the vehicle to the other side.
Over the Hill is being developed by Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games, with Funselektor also publishing the game. If the visual style looks familiar, there is a good reason for that.
Funselektor was founded by Dune Casu and released Absolute Drift in 2015. That game focused on minimalist environments and surprisingly demanding drift mechanics, establishing much of the clean visual identity the studio is still known for.
The studio followed that with art of rally in 2020, a top-down rally game inspired by the golden era of the sport. It kept the stylized presentation of Absolute Drift but applied it to rally cars, stages, and motorsport history, and it is probably still the game most people associate with Funselektor.
Funselektor and Strelka Games also worked together on Golden Lap, a motorsport management game focused on running a racing team. Strelka has additionally worked on projects including Hell is Others and Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble. Over the Hill continues that collaboration, but puts the focus back behind the wheel.
Over the Hill is currently scheduled to launch on PC through Steam on October 14, 2026. A Steam demo has already given players an early look at the driving, exploration, and co-op systems.
Console versions are also confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The console storefronts are already live for wishlisting in some cases, although an exact console release date has not been announced.
The PC system requirements are also fairly reasonable. The current minimum specification lists Windows 10, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 1070 or AMD Vega 56, and only 4 GB of available storage.
Over the Hill looks like a pretty natural next step for Funselektor. The same minimalist art direction and obvious appreciation for cars are still here, but the actual goal has changed from chasing times to enjoying the drive itself.
For anyone who likes off-roading, slower driving games, exploration, or simply wants something different from another circuit racer, this could be worth watching. With solo play, four-player co-op, changing terrain, vehicle upgrades, exploration, and a confirmed October 14 PC release, there is already a lot here that makes it stand out.
