--- title: "This Off-Road RC Simulator Is Like SnowRunner With Toy Trucks" description: "If you love RC cars and the careful off-roading of games like SnowRunner, the indie-developed TrophyRC shows plenty of promise." date: "2024-07-18" modified: "2024-07-18" authors: - name: "Caleb Jacobs" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/culture/this-off-road-rc-simulator-is-like-snowrunner-with-toy-trucks" categories: - "Culture" - "News" - "Trucks" - "Video Games" --- # This Off-Road RC Simulator Is Like SnowRunner With Toy Trucks ![]() *\TrophyRC\* I never got into sim racing. Truth is, I'm not hardcore enough to [splurge on the gear]() that makes *iRacing* or *Assetto Corsa* truly immersive. I'm also not fast enough to actually compete, which is why [I play games like *SnowRunner*](); they're still challenging but in a way that makes more sense to my truck-loving brain. You can imagine how excited I am, then, to see this new Indie title that's like those slow-paced off-road games but with RC cars and sandbox obstacles. It's called *TrophyRC*, and from the gameplay, it looks like a cross between *SnowRunner* and the awesome *Trials* series. Not sold yet? I'm not sure how, but I'll keep going. ![]() ![]() ![]() Clips of the sim are all over [TikTok]() and [Instagram](), and [the developer's site]() gives a detailed rundown of the project. It's built using Unreal Engine 5 and is currently in the prototype phase, so there's just one map. Still, that single location features challenges that are [equal parts cute and tricky](). Whether you're traversing broken pallets or homemade 2x4 bridges propped up by cinder blocks, it looks like a blast. My favorite might be the concrete culvert tunnels that look like cramped caves from the first-person POV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX8VOJDM0W0 The PC game's current format is a time trial of sorts. Once you exit the starting spot, you have eight minutes to complete the track. There are red gates stationed throughout the route and if you hit them, you're given a five-second time penalty. The objective is to simply reach the finish line within the allotted time, but if you want, you can ignore that and just explore the map. I'm glad to see that the vehicle movements more closely mirror an RC model's rather than a full-scale truck. Judging by the footage, the power comes on almost instantly, just like it would in an electric Traxxas truck. The steering movements are also quick, adding a level of difficulty that's especially realistic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyvKgb4SOdI Finally, the current product looks super for a prototype. The water ripples, tires leave ruts in the sand—that stuff is spot on. Even the background is thoughtfully designed; you can see neighbors' houses behind the privacy fence, a [GMT900 Tahoe]() parked in the yard, and lush trees. The *TrophyRC* dev site claims they're looking for funding to take the game further, ideally to a finalized stage with multiplayer. A recent update at the beginning of July shows a completed garage build where you can see a workbench with RC components and tools all around, alluding to a future version where you can build and tune your own cars. I'm hoping they get the support they need to make all this playable—maybe even on consoles so I can snag it for my Xbox. Told you I'm a casual! > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by RcTrophyGame (@rctrophygame)]() *Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@thedrive.com* ## Author Caleb Jacobs is The Drive’s senior editor. When he’s not searching for stories or poring over copy, he’s usually driving his dump truck or wishing it was running so he could drive it. He was born and raised in the Missouri Ozarks, and he lives there today with his family. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Instagram]() [Twitter]()