Buck Up And Drive!

Buck Up And Drive!

Released Jan 2022

There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.

92% positive · 697 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $7.99
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Evaluation

Buck Up And Drive! launched on January 10, 2022 and received two content updates during 2022: v1.2.0 on July 10, 2022 (adding new cars and environments), and v1.3.0 on December 24, 2022. In the v1.3.0 post, the developer was explicit and direct: this is the final update to the game. The post stated, "This is it. The game's done, and I'll be moving on to other stuff." The developer noted that only a truly catastrophic bug would warrant further patches. The only subsequent post (November 21, 2023) was about 3D-printable models of the game's cars available on Thingiverse — a fun community item, not a game update. The developer did mention a sequel is planned, but that is a separate future project, not additional content for this game. Buck Up And Drive! is a complete, finished product as of December 24, 2022.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states v1.3.0 is the final update to the game: 'The game's done, and I'll be moving on to other stuff.' Only an apocalyptic bug would prompt further patches.
news post · Dec 24, 2022 source development ending
high
v1.3.0 ships 10 new cars, 6 new environments, custom billboards, cloud saves, and an arcade cabinet mode — a large final content drop.
news post · Dec 24, 2022 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Fábio Fontes
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Where are we going? As individuals... as a species... what awaits us at the end of this road? Is there an end? Was there an beginning? Does this road symbolize real life in the sense that there's no turning back? And how does pineapple juice fit into all this? Maybe I should just shut up, Buck Up And Drive!



Features:
- Endless driving game inspired by arcade classics, with simple yet intense gameplay featuring a total slap in the face of realism. And a kick in the spleen, too!
- Procedurally generated track with multiple environments to visit, ranging from the somewhat realistic to the completely absurd. GO TO HELL!... literally!
- PINK. BACKFLIPPING. TRUCKS. ON THE FUCKING MOON.
- Go 1v1 against another player (or a CPU) in a fighting mode. With cars. I dunno either, I came up with it while in the shower.
- Customizable car decals through external image files. Put "eggplants" all over the cars, for all I care!
- Controls for both game modes are 8 directions and one button. Play one-handed, if you want! Keep your other hand for... holding orange juice! Yes!
- Available for both Windows and Ubuntu (other Linux distros may work).
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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