SnowRunner

SnowRunner

April 28, 2020
Focus Entertainment
4.3/5.0(29,565 reviews)
~6h playtime
Metacritic 80
SimulationDriving/RacingArcade

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One

Good

Overall, player feedback for SnowRunner is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the game's immersive driving mechanics, challenging terrain, and extensive content. However, some players expressed frustration with control issues and the game's difficulty level. The combination of enjoyable gameplay with friends and the sense of accomplishment from overcoming challenges has won many players over, despite the noted jankiness in controls and minor bugs.

About This Game

SnowRunner isn't really about driving trucks so much as fighting the ground beneath them. Its advanced terrain simulation turns mud, meltwater and snow into the actual antagonist, and progress means reading the land, winching off anchor points, and picking which of 80-plus licensed rigs can survive a crossing that would swallow a normal truck. Four-player online co-op lets a crew tackle the worst hauls together.

Critics settled on a strong consensus (Metacritic 80, around three-quarters recommending), praising the unmatched vehicle physics and the rare satisfaction of taming terrain while flagging a deliberately glacial pace that rewards patience over speed. Players echo it, singling out the co-op and depth but grumbling at wonky steering and DLC pricing. It is the most accomplished trucking game on PlayStation, provided the struggle itself is the appeal; anyone wanting relaxed motorway cruising should look elsewhere.

Themes

modernruralexplorationsurvival

Mechanics

open-worldresource-managementcustomizationpuzzle-solvinginventory-managementweather-systemday-night-cycle

Platforms

PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
PC
Xbox Series S/X
PlayStation 5
Xbox One

Multiplayer

Online Players:4
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
First personThird person

Player Reviews

Good

Overall, player feedback for SnowRunner is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the game's immersive driving mechanics, challenging terrain, and extensive content. However, some players expressed frustration with control issues and the game's difficulty level. The combination of enjoyable gameplay with friends and the sense of accomplishment from overcoming challenges has won many players over, despite the noted jankiness in controls and minor bugs.

Pros

  • • Immersive gameplay and detailed graphics
  • • Challenging and rewarding driving mechanics
  • • Enjoyable with friends and co-op play
  • • Extensive content and mod support
  • • Good physics and vehicle customization

Cons

  • • Control issues and wonky steering
  • • Difficulty may frustrate some players
  • • Multiplayer limitations and lack of communication
  • • Bugs and glitches that can impact gameplay
  • • DLC pricing and content availability concerns

Based on 101 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

SNOWRUNNER- MUDDING & HAULING! (NEW F-350 PLATINUM & DURAMAX MODS)!

SnowRunner — Frequently Asked Questions

Is SnowRunner worth playing?
SnowRunner has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.3 out of 5 across 29,565 reviews.
Is SnowRunner single-player or multiplayer?
SnowRunner supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Online play supports up to 4 players.
What platforms is SnowRunner available on?
SnowRunner is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did SnowRunner release?
SnowRunner released on April 28, 2020.
What is SnowRunner's age rating?
SnowRunner carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.