The Long Drive similar games & best alternatives
The Long Drive
2019
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Quick resume
Random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game.
Global score
89/100
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Early Access
Similar games
Pros
- Unique open-ended driving and survival gameplay
- Strong vehicle customization and modding support
- Immersive and relaxing atmosphere
- Addictive exploration and discovery
- Fun multiplayer experience with friends
Cons
- Buggy and unpolished physics and multiplayer
- Limited content and variety in world and vehicles
- Repetitive gameplay after extended play
- Poor optimization on some systems
- Lack of clear goals or narrative depth
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
5"Players have full freedom to build and customize vehicles with a wide range of parts and mechanics, enabling personal creative expression and decision-making."
Trailmakers
"Players have full freedom to customize vehicles, choose driving style, and explore at their own pace without fixed goals."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
2"Driving mechanics are simple and somewhat janky; some skill involved but largely casual and forgiving."
EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator
"Requires learning vehicle mechanics and survival elements, but driving physics are intentionally janky and unpredictable."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-4"Focus is on personal exploration and experience; no evidence of competitive modes or leaderboards."
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"Focus is on personal journey and exploration; no evidence of competitive modes or leaderboards."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
4"Many players report long play sessions and addictive gameplay with habitual engagement."
shapez
"Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement due to addictive open-ended gameplay."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
2"Multiplayer exists and is enjoyed by some, but majority of gameplay is solo; cooperation is limited but present."
My Garage
"Multiplayer exists and is enjoyed by some, but is buggy and not the main focus; single player is common."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
4"Strong modding community and in-game customization of characters, vehicles, and properties enable creative expression."
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
"Strong vehicle customization and modding community encourage creative expression."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-3"Interactions emphasize survival and cooperation with NPCs rather than exerting control or superiority over others."
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
"Interactions with NPCs are hostile but not focused on dominance; cooperative and equal play is emphasized."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
5"Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life, enjoying immersive driving and scenic exploration."
American Truck Simulator
"Players use the game as a relaxing, surreal escape from reality with immersive driving and survival."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."
Cat Quest II
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
4"Players experiment with different vehicle builds, weapons, and strategies in combat and exploration."
FUMES
"Players experiment with vehicle builds, survival strategies, and explore random events."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
5"Core gameplay revolves around discovering new biomes, secrets, and collectibles in a vast open world."
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
"Core gameplay involves discovering new biomes, buildings, and random encounters in a vast open world."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
4"Customization of vehicles and environments allows for personal expression."
Vehicle Simulator
"Customization of vehicles and use of mods allow for personal expression."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
2"The game features imaginative and surreal story elements mixed with realistic surveillance themes."
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
"While grounded in a driving sim, the game includes surreal and absurd elements like killer rabbits and UFOs."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
3"Community and multiplayer aspects foster social connection, though many play solo."
My Little Universe
"Community and multiplayer provide social connection, though many play solo."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players learn car mechanics, survival management, and improve skills over time."
Mon Bazou
"Players learn vehicle mechanics, survival skills, and game systems over time."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires continuous attention to driving and managing tasks; not a background or idle game."
Euro Truck Simulator
"Requires player attention to driving and survival; not a background or idle game."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
1"Some social interaction in multiplayer and community, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."
The Spike Cross
"Some social interaction in multiplayer and community, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-4"No evidence of leadership roles; multiplayer is cooperative without hierarchy."
Chicken Invaders 3
"No evidence of leadership roles; multiplayer is casual and cooperative without hierarchy."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Players accumulate vehicle upgrades, parts, and resources to improve their truck and extend journeys."
Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator
"Players collect parts, upgrade vehicles, and accumulate resources to improve their journey."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
4"Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge with flow in driving and exploration."
Forza Horizon 5
"Many players find the game relaxing and enjoy the flow of driving and exploration despite some tension."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Enjoyable sensory feedback from car sounds, driving physics, and visual customization."
Apex Point
"Enjoyable sensory feedback from driving physics, sound design, and humorous events."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-4"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual experience."
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual experience."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
1"Minimal narrative with some lore and objectives, but mostly context-free gameplay."
BrainBread 2
"Minimal narrative with some lore; mostly context-free open-ended gameplay."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
2"Requires some tactical decisions on upgrades, vehicle use, and combat, but overall gameplay is straightforward."
Maniac
"Requires some planning for vehicle maintenance and survival, but overall gameplay is simple and exploratory."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
3"Some suspense and tension from risk of vehicle flipping or getting stuck, balanced with controlled gameplay."
SnowRunner
"Some suspense from vehicle damage, hostile NPCs, and survival elements."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
4"Players feel the game offers good value for time and money due to its art, story, and unique experience."
Artis Impact
"Players feel the game offers good value for time spent, especially given its unique experience."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
2"Includes some combat-like interactions (e.g. throwing trash at NPCs) and monster encounters, but not focused on violence."
[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap
"Includes combat with hostile NPCs and animals, but violence is not the main focus."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
3"Survival mechanics like hunger, thirst, fatigue, and resource management add challenge and risk."
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
"Survival mechanics like hunger, thirst, and vehicle upkeep add challenge and risk."
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
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