Death Drive

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Death Drive is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by LunaticMoon and was released on October 31, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Death Drive is a visual novel set entirely inside your car as you journey across the country to the ocean shore. Accompanied by Helia, a mysterious hitchhiker, you navigate the road while confronting dark thoughts and shaping your character through choices. The game explores themes of companionship and the meaning behind your trip.

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Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story12 positive mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and excellent voice acting, particularly for the character Helia, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a compelling and ambiguous story with multiple endings, encouraging replayability and deep analysis of the narrative.
As a free game, it provides great value, delivering a short yet impactful experience that resonates with players.

The lack of basic visual novel features such as manual saves and the ability to skip previously seen dialogue can make replaying for different endings cumbersome.
Some players found the story to be vague and lacking in conclusive elements, leading to a sense of disappointment regarding the narrative's resolution.
Technical aspects, such as limited dialogue history and a single save slot, detract from the overall gameplay experience.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a short yet engaging experience, featuring interesting characters and beautiful artwork, with a mix of horror and emotional depth. While some players found the narrative to be ambiguous and lacking in conclusive elements, many appreciated the multiple endings and replayability that allow for different perspectives on the storyline. Overall, the writing and voice acting received high praise, contributing to a captivating, albeit sometimes vague, journey through a blend of psychological and supernatural themes.
- “A short (about 2hr) game with an enjoyable story and interesting characters.”
- “Brilliant writing, great voice acting, an engaging story, and beautiful art.”
- “The art is beautiful, the creative and narrative design is so well done and the voice acting is impeccable. Despite it being short, it does have multiple different routes, endings, and choices that actually matter and have an impact on the story.”
- “But the story is just like... ooh you go on a drive and see some random spooky shit that may or may not be real...”
- “The writing itself is good, but the story as a whole is disappointing due to lack of any conclusive... anything, really.”
- “The events happening after every crossroad aren't really connected to the main character's story or each other, and half of them end rather abruptly, while the others are basically passive events that the main character just observes from a distance.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and beautiful visuals, complemented by excellent artwork and voice acting, particularly from the character Helia. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and how it enhances the creepy narrative, with the visuals effectively supporting the story's twists and horror elements. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to the immersive experience, making it a standout feature.
- “The artwork is excellent, as is the voice acting for Helia, and although there are some very violent and gory scenes as the game progresses, in my view they are all in keeping with the storyline rather than being gratuitous.”
- “Really enjoyed the visuals, and the choices and consequences are a nice twist on horror.”
- “The game is voice acted well, the pacing is excellent, and the artwork is a sight to behold.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its brevity, yet it offers a high level of replayability, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “It's short, but highly replayable.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through it again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised, with users highlighting its strong ambiance and engaging dialogue that enhances the overall experience.
- “Overall, it's pretty good; the atmosphere is very immersive, and I love the dialogue.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is captivating, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that makes exploration feel rewarding.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of glitches or bugs during their playthroughs. This suggests a polished experience that enhances gameplay.
- “It has no glitches or bugs; at least, I didn't encounter any in all my playthroughs.”
emotional
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The game is praised for its deep and emotional narrative, which is complemented by the presence of eldritch horrors, creating a compelling and immersive experience.
- “From a deep and emotional story to eldritch horrors around every corner, it's an amazing game.”