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over the hill
over the hill launched on PC via Steam on October 15, 2026, priced at 3,150 yen. Versions for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 are scheduled for 2027.
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Oct 19
Funselektor Labs released over the hill on Steam on October 15, after a demo period that drew more than 500,000 players and wishlist registrations above 1.2 million. The game is an off-road driving title built around non-competitive exploration, with up to four players driving vehicles modeled on 1960s through 1980s four-wheel-drive cars across forests, lakesides, canyons, and mountains. Players use planks to bridge cracks and winches to rescue stuck vehicles, and the map unlocks as they find cabins, landmarks, and fallen meteorites. An in-game camera records wildlife and scenery.
Coverage before release tracked the demo closely. It launched June 12 during Steam Next Fest with online co-op for up to four players and the Emerald Lake area, and early reviews were labeled Very Positive. By August the demo had over 200,000 downloads and a peak of 5,954 concurrent players, and Funselektor set the Steam date for October 15 with console versions to follow in 2027. A VTuber streaming guide flagged multiplayer lag and optimization issues in the demo as a possible hurdle.
On release day the game reached roughly 9,700 concurrent Steam players and a Very Positive status from about 92 percent of roughly 580 user reviews. It is priced at 3,150 yen, with a 20 percent discount to 2,520 yen available until October 29. Versions for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 are scheduled for 2027.
Key facts
- Steam release date
- October 15, 2026 ↗
- Price
- 3,150 yen, with a 20 percent discount to 2,520 yen until October 29 ↗
- Launch day concurrent players
- roughly 9,700 on Steam ↗
- Launch review status
- Very Positive from about 92 percent of roughly 580 user reviews ↗
- Wishlists before launch
- over 1.2 million registrations ↗
- Console versions
- PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 scheduled for 2027 ↗
- Developer and publisher
- Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games ↗
- Demo downloads
- over 200,000, peaking at 5,954 concurrent players ↗
- Demo launch
- June 12 during Steam Next Fest, with online co-op for up to four players ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- game · 2026-10-14 · PC via Steam · 2026-10-14
- Release
- game · 2026-10-15 · 2026-08-11
- Release
- game · 2027 · 2026-08-11
- Release
- game · unknown · 2026-08-18
- Release
- game · 2026-06-17 · global · 2026-06-17
- Release
- game · 2026-06-12 · Steam · 2026-06-15
- Release
- game · 2026 · Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 · 2026-06-15
- Release
- game · 2026-06-12 · global · 2026-06-12
- Release
- game · 2026 · global · 2026-06-12
- Announced
- PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions in 2027 · 2026-10-14
- Announced
- Steam launch on October 15 · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- recommended for VTubers to play on stream · 2026-08-18
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All coverage
Oct 14
Funselektor Labs released the off-road driving game over the hill for PC via Steam on October 15. The studio behind art of rally built the title around non-competitive exploration, with up to four players driving vehicles modeled on 1960s through 1980s four-wheel-drive cars across forests, lakesides, canyons, and mountains. Players use planks to bridge cracks and winches to rescue stuck vehicles, and the map unlocks as they find cabins, landmarks, and fallen meteorites. An in-game camera records wildlife and scenery. The game is priced at 3,150 yen, with a 20 percent discount to 2,520 yen available until October 29. Versions for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 are scheduled for 2027. The Steam demo drew over 500,000 players, and wishlist registrations passed 1.2 million before launch.
Aug 18
VTuber NewsDrop recommends Over the Hill, a cozy off-road driving exploration game from Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games, for VTubers to play on stream. The game offers light, approachable off-roading with a minimalistic art style, a satisfying vehicle recovery and upgrade loop, and calming music. However, the demo showed multiplayer lag and optimization issues that could be a hurdle.
Aug 11
Funselektor Labs announced on August 11 that its off-road exploration game 'over the hill' will launch on Steam on October 15. Console versions for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 are scheduled for 2027. The game puts players in four-wheel-drive vehicles styled after 1960s to 1980s classics, traversing valleys, mountains, forests, and lakeshores. It supports solo play and co-op for up to four players, with a focus on leisurely driving rather than competition. Players use boards to cross road cracks and winches to rescue stuck vehicles, and can set up camp at day's end. The world shifts with weather and day-night cycles, and portals open new areas. An in-game camera lets players photograph wildlife and scenic spots, building a wildlife database. Vehicle customization includes colors, accessories, and decorative items found across the field. The demo, released June 12 during Steam Next Fest, drew over 200,000 downloads and peaked at 5,954 concurrent players, according to SteamDB. The publisher, Strelka Games, calls it one of the most anticipated indie titles of the year, with wishlists exceeding 1.2 million.
Jun 17
A demo for 'over the hill', a leisurely off-road driving simulator from the developer of 'art of rally', is now available during Steam Next Fest. Players drive old-fashioned trucks through natural parks and mountain roads, with cooperative features like winching stuck vehicles out of mud. The demo features the Emerald Lake area and supports multiplayer.
Jun 15
Funselektor Labs released a demo for 'over the hill' on Steam on June 12. The off-road driving game supports up to four players, features cars from the 1960s to 1980s, and includes camping and photo modes. The demo has 80% positive reviews from 523 user ratings, earning a 'Very Positive' label. The full game is planned for 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Jun 12
Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games released a demo for the off-road exploration adventure 'over the hill' on June 12. The demo runs until June 22, features the early area Emerald Lake, supports up to 4-player online co-op, and includes three unlockable vehicles. The full version is planned for 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.