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Heading Out

Heading Out

Crunching KoalasSerious Simpub. Crunching Koalas

Flee your fear and carve your story. Blaze a trail across mythic American highways, where choices twist your tale and danger’s always in the rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and breakneck chases, this isn’t just a drive—it’s your legend in the making.

Mostly Positive
$19.99-60%$7.99
May 7, 2024
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Reviews
639
Mostly Positive
Positive
74.6%
477 positive
Followers
5.7K
Est. WishlistsestiProxy: followers × 12 (industry heuristic)
68.6K
Est. OwnersestiBoxleiter method: reviews × 32
20.4K
Est. RevenueestiEst. owners × ~62% of list price
$253.4K
Price (US)
$7.99
-60% off
Release
May 7, 2024
About

It's not about the destination—it's about the journey.

Heading Out is a genre-bending road trip adventure that fuses high-speed racing with immersive storytelling. Inspired by cult classic American road movies, this narrative-driven experience invites you to outrun your fears and carve your legend across the open highways of a mythic, timeless America.

Drive to Survive

Assume the role of the enigmatic "Interstate Jackalope", an outlaw on a cross-country quest to confront the world's greatest driver. Each decision you make shapes your story, influencing encounters, challenges, and the ever-present red mist of fear that trails your path.

Strategic Choices, Unpredictable Roads

Navigate a dynamic map where every route presents new dilemmas. Manage resources like fuel, car condition, and focus while deciding whether to help strangers, engage in street races, or evade the law. Your choices impact your reputation, wanted level, and the unfolding narrative.

A

Stylized Homage

Experience a striking black-and-white comic book aesthetic, punctuated by vivid splashes of color that highlight key elements. Complementing the visuals is an eclectic Americana soundtrack, featuring jazz and rock tracks that underscore the game's emotional beats.

Key Features

  • Narrative-Driven Racing: A compelling story that evolves based on your decisions, offering multiple endings and diverse character interactions.

  • Resource Management: Balance your needs carefully—neglecting your car's condition or running low on fuel can have dire consequences.

  • Dynamic Encounters: Meet a cast of colorful characters, each with their own stories and moral dilemmas that challenge your choices.

  • Unique Visual Style: A minimalist, comic-inspired art direction that enhances the game's thematic depth.

  • Embark on a journey where every mile tells a story, and every choice drives you closer to your destiny. Will you escape your fears, or will they catch up to you on the open road?

★ Reviews
75%
Mostly Positive
639 total reviews
477 positive (74.6%)162 negative
Genres
ActionAdventureIndieRacingStrategy
Features
Adjustable DifficultyAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportFamily SharingFull controller support
Tags
Action RoguelikeAdventureAtmosphericChoices MatterChoose Your Own AdventureCinematicComic BookDrivingDynamic NarrationInteractive FictionMultiple EndingsNarrativeNoirNonlinearRacing
Developer
Crunching KoalasSerious Sim
Publisher
Crunching Koalas
Platforms
Estimates — owners use the Boxleiter method (reviews × 32), wishlists proxy followers × 12, revenue uses ~62% of list price × est. owners. These are rough industry heuristics, not official data.
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