It’s not Twisted Metal or Crossout – it’s a new indie game in the making. Drivers of the Apocalypse is shaping up to be pure vehicular mayhem

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Independent games often distinguish themselves by introducing something novel or blending familiar elements in innovative ways, such as Dredge and Spiritfarer. Even after nearly five years, the game about guiding spirits to the realm of the dead is still garnering increased attention, and it seems another intriguing project is under development.

Gear up and drive

In “Drivers of the Apocalypse,” you’ll find yourself immersed in a future post-apocalyptic world, assuming the role of a resilient survivor behind the wheel of a robust, armored vehicle. Your mission: fight against rival factions and navigate the harsh wasteland, scavenging essential resources to stay alive.

The game offers an exhilarating blend of high-speed vehicle combat and exploration, allowing us to personalize our ride with various weapons, armor, and accessories. The environment is expansive and varied, encompassing diverse landscapes and locations that present distinct challenges, missions, and chances for valuable finds. Although it has elements in common with Crossout, it’s designed primarily as a single-player game, which may give it a vibe reminiscent of the Twisted Metal series.

As a devoted fan, let me share my excitement about the best part – this solo development project hails from Dinosaurs Are Better, masterfully crafted by Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen. He’s not just any developer; he’s a VFX artist at Remedy Entertainment, lending his skills to the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake and Quantum Break. To top it off, he regularly shares updates on YouTube, keeping us all in the loop as the game takes shape.

You can easily identify him within the game “Drivers of the Apocalypse,” since he’s known as the proprietor of Crazy Steve’s Parts shop. Frankly, wouldn’t we all love to be part of our own game? I sure would! Another fascinating endeavor he’s involved in is Echoes of Somewhere, a 2.5D adventure game that explores AI-generated content.

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2025-03-26 21:02