Driving in the Matrix
A downloadable game for Windows
💡 Important: The screenshots and gameplay currently shown are from the previous version of the game. You can still access that version from the Patch Notes in the DevLogs, while the new version is available on the main page.
In case the download is blocked or flagged by antivirus (WinRAR compression can sometimes cause false-positive warnings), please contact me on Discord: @mdshoon
The file is safe and built with Unity
🎵 Credits
Special thanks to ruruyousei for providing the new soundtracks!
About three years ago, I asked a friend for help with the game’s music, and he connected us with this amazing composer (producer/soundtrack artist). Unfortunately, because of the short game jam deadline, we weren’t able to include her tracks back then.
Now, in this update, I finally had the chance to implement her music and it fits perfectly! 🎶
Please check out her work:
🎮 Short Description
Hello!
This game was originally created with two friends about 3 years ago during a game jam. Until few days ago, I thought we had lost the source code but, I was finally able to recover it and continue development on my own.
I’ve since fixed bugs, added features, and release this new update so everyone can enjoy a smoother experience. The game is free to play, and I’m excited to see what scores you can achieve! :D
If you’d like to support my work, donations are appreciated but never required. Your help motivates me to keep building more projects with expanded gameplay
🏆 Leaderboard
The Leaderboard is hosted in our Discord server!
Join using the link below to check out the Top 10 times and share your own scores.
🌐 Discord
Join here → https://discord.gg/eqbADWT5jd
🕹️ About the Game
It’s a fast-paced car racing game where you must reach the finish line while avoiding obstacles and managing your car’s color to pass through barriers.
❓ How to Play
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Arrow Keys or W/A/S/D → Move the car
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Q → Change the car’s color
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Match your color with obstacles to pass through
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Rocks are exceptions — avoid them completely!
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R → Restart instantly (new feature)
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ESC / P → Pause the game (new feature)
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ALT + ENTER / From Settings menu → Toggle fullscreen
🐞 Known Issues
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Music volume can be adjusted,
but sound effects don’t yet have a separate slider.(new feature) -
Sometimes Unity resets the music volume to 100% after dying. -
Falling into the void still occasionally lets you walk around instead of dying, but recovery features let you continue without restarting the application.
💖 Donations
paypal.me/Ashoon
Share your scores with me and the community. I’d love to see what times people can pull off!
🚗💨 Hope you enjoy the ride, and see you on the leaderboard!
Download
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Development log
- Small Change3 days ago
- Patch Notes #24 days ago
- Quick Announcement6 days ago
- Patch Notes #16 days ago
- Announcement!10 days ago
Comments
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Quite good for a game jam. It is still rough around the edges, but the foundation is there.
However, the creator doesn't have the source code anymore so most prob it will remain in this state.
7.5-8/10
edit (28.08.2025 | 04:05:00 eest) : the source code was found and updates can now be implemented. While small, there certainty is a community interested in this game (myself included) and is quite friendly so far