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Heading Out

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Heading Out

Flee your fear and carve your story. Blaze a trail across mythic American highways, where choices twist your tale and danger’s always in the rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and breakneck chases, this isn’t just a drive—it’s your legend in the making.

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It's not about the destination—it's about the journey.

Heading Out is a genre-bending road trip adventure that fuses high-speed racing with immersive storytelling. Inspired by cult classic American road movies, this narrative-driven experience invites you to outrun your fears and carve your legend across the open highways of a mythic, timeless America.

Drive to Survive

Assume the role of the enigmatic "Interstate Jackalope", an outlaw on a cross-country quest to confront the world's greatest driver. Each decision you make shapes your story, influencing encounters, challenges, and the ever-present red mist of fear that trails your path.

Strategic Choices, Unpredictable Roads

Navigate a dynamic map where every route presents new dilemmas. Manage resources like fuel, car condition, and focus while deciding whether to help strangers, engage in street races, or evade the law. Your choices impact your reputation, wanted level, and the unfolding narrative.

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Stylized Homage

Experience a striking black-and-white comic book aesthetic, punctuated by vivid splashes of color that highlight key elements. Complementing the visuals is an eclectic Americana soundtrack, featuring jazz and rock tracks that underscore the game's emotional beats.

Key Features

  • Narrative-Driven Racing: A compelling story that evolves based on your decisions, offering multiple endings and diverse character interactions.

  • Resource Management: Balance your needs carefully—neglecting your car's condition or running low on fuel can have dire consequences.

  • Dynamic Encounters: Meet a cast of colorful characters, each with their own stories and moral dilemmas that challenge your choices.

  • Unique Visual Style: A minimalist, comic-inspired art direction that enhances the game's thematic depth.

  • Embark on a journey where every mile tells a story, and every choice drives you closer to your destiny. Will you escape your fears, or will they catch up to you on the open road?

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-10320 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 560
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070 Super or Radeon 5700 XT
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Crunching Koalas
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Content warning
The story of Heading Out addresses racism, mental health (anxiety, depression), inequality, and other social issues. There is no graphic nudity, sex scenes, or violence in the game, but the adult characters sometimes talk about intimacy, relationship violence, and - very rarely - sexual violence. These conversations are not graphic. One of the game's villains uses hate speech against minorities. Most adult characters use vulgar language. The game is recommended for mature audiences.
Achievements
55
Controller support
full
Metacritic
76
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Gamepad Recommended, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal
*languages with full audio support
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Buy Verdict

Wait — $19.99.

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Value Score

Fair Value — 88th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 88th percentile. Priced as Premium at $19.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

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Value Ratio Top 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heading Out worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Heading Out go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Heading Out free to play?
Heading Out costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Heading Out?
Heading Out is a Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing, Strategy game.
Who developed Heading Out?
Heading Out was developed by Serious Sim and published by Crunching Koalas.
What platforms does Heading Out support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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