over the hill review: an offroading adventure with little purpose

Over the Hill is an offroading adventure game from Funselektor Labs Inc., released on PC on October 14, 2026. Rather than competing against the clock or other drivers, the game focuses on exploring open world maps at your own pace, discovering points of interest and earning Pebbles to upgrade your vehicle.

The game takes inspiration from the recent wave of cozy games and doesn't have concrete aims or objectives. You simply pootle around the various maps, discovering points of interest and earning Pebbles. Best part of the game are the trial challenges, which test your off-road skills with various difficult routes to overcome and provide a sense of purpose and achievement.

Over the Hill sticks to the same cardboard-cutout aesthetic as the developer's past efforts, with flat textures and basic colors. However, they are elevated by pastel colors and lush lighting effects, with environments drenched in various shades of pink, orange, and green. There are two main regions to choose from at the start of the game: Canada and Algeria, each with its own sub-areas featuring all kinds of terrain and climates.

The game's music complements the visuals perfectly, with four 'albums' to choose from representing certain flavors of ambient. The Zen-like tone of the game is maintained with only a Buddha statue as a tutorial guide and Crazy Günther, the hippie mechanic, as the only other character. Campsites act as the game's main fast travel hubs and allow you to fast-forward time.

Other points of interest include crates that unlock cosmetic features for your vehicle, scenic points for taking photographs, and Trial Challenges to complete, which test your off-roading skills. If you get stuck, you can use various tools such as a winch, portable anchor, wooden planks, a portable camp, and a repair kit. Over the Hill is a game low on story and characters, but high in vibes, offering a zen-like experience for players to enjoy.