What Is Slow Roads?
Slow Roads is an indie driving game that turns the classic endless-drive concept into a peaceful, almost meditative experience. You can choose from different types of vehicles, including: Cars, Motorcycles, Buses. They each approach this a bit differently, and the expansive created landscapes ensure that the travel is something new each time. Mountains, plains, rolling hills, changing weather... you are free to create the atmosphere to be precisely the way you feel like. You like to start your day with fog floating along the hills, or you like to have the wind blowing against the asphalt, Slow Roads allows you to adjust the environment to your liking. And the best part? There’s no finish line. No stress. Just drive.
How to Play Slow Roads
Slow Roads keeps its controls simple and intuitive perfect for players who want to hop in and go without memorizing complex inputs.
Basic Controls:
- W / A / S / D or Arrow Keys – steer and move
- Shift – instant acceleration
- Mouse – adjust viewing angle
- C – switch camera views
- Q / E – change weather and day cycle
- T – activate reverse camera
- R – reset car back onto the road
- H – headlights on/off
- F – toggle autopilot
- U – hide interface for a clean, cinematic view
- B – handbrake
- P – pause
If you’re playing on mobile or tablet, touch controls take over automatically.
Tips for a Better Slow Roads Experience
Here are a few small adjustments that make the drive even smoother:
- Use Autopilot (F) when you want to just admire the scenery.
- Hide the interface (U) for a clean, photo-like view--perfect for screenshots.
- Experiment with day/night cycles to discover some unexpectedly stunning moments.
- Switch to 4x4 if you're exploring trickier terrain and want more stability.
These little tweaks go a long way in shaping the mood of your drive.
Slow Roads is one of those rare indie gems that feels both simple and intentional. It doesn't bombard you with tasks, pressure, or noisy UI. Instead, it invites you to ease into the road, enjoy the shifting landscapes, and let your mind unwind.
