over the hill guide

Unofficial off-road exploration guide

over the hill game: launch overview and starter guides

over the hill launches on Steam October 14, 2026, with PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 versions following in 2027.

Wishlist on SteamRead the Demo Guide

over the hill launches on Steam for PC on October 14, 2026. Funselektor and Strelka Games say PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will follow in 2027. A Steam Next Fest public demo ran June 12–22, 2026, and the recent demo passed 500,000 players while the game reached more than 1,200,000 Steam wishlists. Storefront pricing, local co-op, and split-screen remain unannounced as of August 10, 2026.

Game
over the hill (Steam AppID 2929250)
Evidence
Dated official and attributed sources
Last checked
2026-08-10

What over the hill game is and who it's for

over the hill game is a stylized off-road driving and exploration experience set in a landscape of valleys, mountains, and portal-linked biomes (Steam store page, Funselektor official site). You drive 1960s–1980s-era vehicles through dynamic weather and deforming terrain, hunting meteorites and unlocking upgrades or cosmetic options (PC Gamer Next Fest preview).

The game is for three overlapping audiences:

  • Cozy multiplayer drivers who want up to 4-player online co-op with crossplay across PC and consoles (official Reddit FAQ).
  • Vehicle tinkerers who care about a multi-era roster with cosmetic customization — paint, lights, roof rack, spare tire, Bull Bar (Steam store page).
  • Explorer types who want portal travel between biomes, meteorite hunts, and a built-in photo mode (PhotoModeAwards review).

If that pitch sounds like you, the demo is the cheapest way to confirm the fit. If you are platform-locked to a console, the editions hub tells you what ships physically and what ships digital-only.

Where to start your research

Most search users land here with one of five launch decisions to make. Each hub below answers one decision cleanly, so you do not need to read everything on this site.

Your decision right nowStart hereWhy this hub
Should I wishlist or wait?Release status hubConfirms the October 14, 2026 Steam launch, 2027 console follow-up, demo, and pre-order facts
Can I try it before launch?Steam Next Fest demo guideExplains the June 12–22, 2026 demo window, what's in it, and what differs from full release
Is my console supported, and is there a physical edition?Consoles hubCovers the 2027 PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 versions plus Premium Standard and Collector's Edition scope
How many players can play together?Multiplayer and co-op guideCovers 4-player online co-op, crossplay, and local co-op status as of 2026-08-10
What will I actually drive?Vehicles hubWalks the demo-confirmed 3-vehicle roster and the community-collated release-time roster

For studio context and the lineage from art of rally, see the studio lineage page. First-time players should jump to the getting started guide for the first-hour portal and meteorite loop.

Cross-link to deeper guides

Once you have picked the hub above, these adjacent pages round out the launch picture:

  • The system requirements page lists Steam's authoritative minimums plus the small PCGamingWiki variance.
  • The editions page is the canonical route for physical Premium Standard and Collector's Edition retailer anchors.
  • The photo mode guide explains HUD, file path, and screenshot tips.
  • The press and news hub curates Forbes, PC Gamer, Polygon, The Drive, and Gamereactor coverage.

This site is not a separate vehicle-list, release-date, or demo guide page. Each of those questions lives in its own hub; the homepage only routes you to the right one.

Sources

Fact Boundaries

  • Current-game: Steam (PC) launches October 14, 2026; PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions follow in 2027 per the 10 Aug 2026 Funselektor announcement.
  • Current-game: The soundtrack is sold as a separate DLC alongside the full game; pricing and SKU detail are not announced.
  • Current-game: Online co-op supports up to 4 players and crossplay across the confirmed platforms.
  • Current-game: The Steam Next Fest public demo ran June 12–22, 2026; GamesPress reports more than 500,000 demo players and 1,200,000 Steam wishlists.
  • Current-game: Physical Premium Standard and Collector's Editions are confirmed for PS5 and Switch 2 only via Serenity Forge.
  • Legacy: No prior same-title game exists; unrelated song, idiom, business, or film uses are excluded.
  • Unannounced: Steam and console pricing, demo save carry-over, local couch co-op, and split-screen were Not announced as of 2026-08-10.
over the hill release date, platforms, demo, and pre-orderCheck the October 14, 2026 Steam launch, 2027 console follow-up, demo status, soundtrack DLC, and current pre-order facts.over the hill demo: Steam Next Fest install and contentsReview the former Steam Next Fest demo, its 500,000-player milestone, and the current limited-playtest path.over the hill consoles: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2Compare the October 14, 2026 Steam launch with the 2027 PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 versions.over the hill multiplayer: co-op, crossplay, local statusSee how over the hill multiplayer works in 2026, including 4-player co-op, crossplay across PC and consoles, and local co-op status.Every over the hill vehicles roster: era and drivetrainParent hub for the over the hill vehicles entity family. Use it to land on a specific vehicle after browsing the vehicles hub, then ladder into upgrades, customization, and the first-unlock flow.over the hill Funselektor studio and Strelka Games partnershipSee how the over the hill Funselektor studio partnership with Strelka Games works, lead developer Dune Casu, and the art of rally lineage for the 2026 launch.over the hill getting started walkthroughGet the over the hill getting started walkthrough: portal travel, objectives, biomes, meteorites, vehicle upgrades, and the first-hour progression loop.

FAQ

Is over the hill on PC?

Yes. The Steam store page lists over the hill game for Windows via Steam (AppID 2929250). No Epic, GOG, or other PC storefront has been announced, and there is no mobile version announced.

When does over the hill release?

over the hill launches on Steam for PC on October 14, 2026. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions follow in 2027, according to the August 10 Funselektor announcement and GamesPress release.

Does over the hill have multiplayer?

Yes — online co-op for up to 4 players, confirmed by the Steam store page and the official Reddit FAQ. Crossplay across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 is also confirmed; local couch co-op and split-screen were Not announced as of 2026-07-25.

Is there a demo for over the hill?

Yes. The Steam Next Fest public demo ran June 12–22, 2026, on Steam only (Steam Next Fest news post, demo AppID 4703940). The demo guide hub covers what is included and what is not.

What platforms is over the hill on?

Confirmed platforms are Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, per the GamesPress console announcement and Gamereactor coverage. Storefront listings exist on Push Square for PS5 and NintendoLife for Switch 2.