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Chrysopy Games · Published by PlayWay S.A.
Mixed — 56% positive (194 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Driving Life is a hardcore driving survival game set in rural America. Earn money by driving manual cars, vans, and trucks, transport tourists, pay rent, buy fuel, and survive on a tight budget. Every dollar counts - spend wisely or go broke!
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Indie, Simulation, Casual · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Navigate rural America's roads as you drive various vehicles, earn cash, and manage your finances in Driving Life. Experience the challenges of survival through careful budgeting and resource management in this unique indie game from Chrysopy Games.
About this game
Driving Life
Welcome to Driving Life, a hardcore driving and survival experience set in the heart of rural America. Stranded on a remote island with barely any money, you’ll have to scrape by, taking on driving jobs, managing expenses, and surviving on whatever cheap food and drinks you can afford.
With a realistic driving model, manual transmissions, and a variety of vehicles to operate, Driving Life is a true test of skill and endurance. From small personal cars to minivans and even heavy-duty trucks, every vehicle demands mastery as you navigate the island’s winding roads, dirt trails, and ferry routes.
Features:
🚗 Realistic Driving Mechanics – Manual transmission, clutch control, and varied vehicle handling.
🚐 Diverse Vehicles – Drive everything from compact cars to massive trucks.
💰 Hardcore Economy – Earn just enough to survive… if you play it smart.
🏨 Island Life – Stay in a rundown motel, pay rent weekly, and work odd jobs.
🛠 Resource Management – Keep your car fueled, your stomach full, and your debts paid.
🚢 Ferry Routes – Transport tourists and goods between terminals to earn cash.
🥫 Survival on a Budget – Eat cheap meals, drink what you can afford, and don’t blow your last dollar on a flashy car.
Your adventure begins in a modest motel, where the owner might call you for work—driving a van to pick up tourists from the ferry. You’ll start with a clunky manual car, but if you manage your money wisely, you might just afford an upgrade. Be warned: every decision matters. Miss a rent payment? Run out of gas? Go broke? You’re in trouble.
Think you have what it takes to survive behind the wheel?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 & 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or equivalent
- Storage: 12 GB available space
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Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
2026-08-16 Update
Fixing a few issues introduced last patch. Fixes Watches no longer disappear after loading a save. Fixed issue with gas pumps no longer accepting payment. Tow truck functionality has been restored. Vehicle damage will now be fixed after paying a mechanic. Stock car racing opponents should be less prone to crash. Telemann Metallurgical job objective should now properly appear on the map after loading a save. Farandon Fisheries delivery objective's reception area doors are accessible again. Light truck center of mass has been adjusted. PS. The demo has been updated and should no longer get stuck on the loading screenRead full article on Community Announcements (Chrysopy Games)Patch NotesOfficial
2026-07-08 Update
1.1.1.0 New Features Attempted various lighting, physics and code optimizations. Added camera shake when starting a vehicle in cockpit view. Added log grapple to excavator at the log claim. Fixes Fixed an issue where the game could freeze to a black screen on launch and eventually crash. Fixed an issue with hardware H-shifters sometimes failing to change gear. Fixed an issue with buses remaining accessible after a job or driving lesson. Fixed an issue when loading a save during Inderpreet's container delivery job. Tentative fixes for various non locally reproducible crashes. Stock car race lap counter now begins after the first lap has been completed.Read full article on Community Announcements (Chrysopy Games)Patch NotesOfficial
2026-05-21 Update
1.1.0.1 Fixes - Fixed an issue where moving the camera with the mouse while steering with the keyboard could cause the vehicle's wheels to come to rest at a different angle than 0. - Fixed an issue with the clutch being inverted by default which could cause the manual transmission to stall easier than intended. - Fixed an issue with luggage spawning under the level during tourist pickup jobs. - It should now be possible to have the Hare towed. - Sound effects should no longer be lost after driving a heavy duty vehicle. - Steering wheel bindings should no longer be lost and unbound axes and buttons should display as such when opening the wheel settings. - AI vehicles should no longer ignore semi-trailers when checking for obstacles.Read full article on Community Announcements (Chrysopy Games)Patch NotesOfficial
2026-05-12 Update
1.1.0.0New update adds an additional car and a vehicle paint shop to repaint your cars. NEW FEATURES:- New demo is playable.- A new vehicle is available, head out to the import dealer in Blackridge and ask Enzo about the Hare.- It is now possible to repaint vehicles. Head to the auto repair shop in Westport and talk to Joe.- Steering wheel controllers have been reworked and should now feel more responsive. The "Steering Speed Scaling" setting has been removed from the game.- Game engine has been updated to UE 5.7.4- FSR has been udpated to 4 (now known as FSR Upscaling), this is optional and must be enabled in the "Video" settings.- Laureate, Landtug, Straight, H400 and Schoolbus have had their steering and powertrains adjusted.- The stock car race is now only 5 laps.FIXES:- All Garbage bin locations for Juan's garbage truck job have been reviewed and fixed.- Fixed various landscape/roads issues.- Fixed glass on Bavarian, Kaminari and Kaminari Rally vehicles.- Fixed various lipsyncing issues (more remain)- Fixed framing issues with various television sets.- Fixed impact noises when taking sharp turn in the Straight series of trucks.- Fixed some surfaces which could emit the wrong footstep sound.- Added "Receiving" signs to delivery locations for Simon's box truck job.- Fixed an issue with stock car races where the last lap didn't have to be raced.- Fixed an issue where engaging in a boredom-reducing activity might not save the player from dying of boredom.- Fixed an issue where it could become impossible to steer a vehicle with the keyboard after steering with the gamepad or steering wheel controller.- Fixed an issue where the gamepad could no longer be used to drive a vehicle after viewing the map when driving.- Fixed an issue where the first job completion of a play session would render the game temporarily unresponsive.KNOWN ISSUES: - Game might crash when loading directly into an old save file from the main menu. Workaround is to start first into a new game, the...Read full article on Community Announcements (Chrysopy Games)Patch NotesOfficial
2026-04-12 Update
1.0.5.2 Various bug fixes and landscape improvements. New Features - Added Landscape HLODs. - Added various fences and hedges to landscape. Fixes - Fixed an issue with the motel room rent system, player should now be checked out after a week unless rent is paid. - Fixed the position of interactables for the garbage run and gas station refueling jobs. - Moved some poles and adjusted traffic spines to avoid AI vehicles getting into accidents. - Some hills and roads that were too steep have been smoothed out. - Fixed an issue where access to a work vehicle could be lost if another vehicle was purchased during a job. - Fixed an issue were dialog windows could overlap. - Various adjustments to vehicle physics and materials.Read full article on Community Announcements (Chrysopy Games)
