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About Driving Is Hard
Driving Is Hard puts you in the seat of Jeff, who pilots a bathtub on wheels across steep, unforgiving terrain. The game mixes physics‑based challenges with an emotional story about family expectations, self‑doubt, and personal growth.
Players choose Easy or Hard difficulty, travel through seven distinct worlds, collect 21 hidden soaps, and unlock visual bathtub skins. Full controller support, adjustable text size, and other accessibility options make the experience both approachable and demanding.
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Physics‑Based Bathtub Driving
The core mechanic has you steering a bathtub on wheels through steep slopes, where each mistake can send you rolling back. Simple input controls hide a physics system that reacts to momentum, angle, and surface friction.
Falling is expected, and the game encourages repeated attempts, reinforcing the theme of perseverance as you learn to balance the bathtub on increasingly difficult terrain.
- Apply gentle steering adjustments on steep sections to keep the bathtub stable.
- Observe how the bathtub reacts after each fall to refine your timing.
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Adjustable Difficulty
Players can select Easy Mode for a relaxed experience or Hard Mode for the original challenge. Both modes use the same controls and physics; the difference lies in how tolerant the game is of mistakes.
The store description warns that the difficulty tests patience, especially in Hard Mode where frequent falls are part of the design.
- Start in Easy Mode to learn terrain patterns before tackling Hard.
- Switch to Easy if frustration builds, then return to Hard for a fresh try.
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Seven Unique Worlds
The adventure spans seven worlds, each introducing new challenges and mechanics that reflect Jeff’s emotional journey. Progression through worlds adds variety to the physics‑driving core.
Collecting soaps and unlocking skins occurs across these worlds, encouraging players to explore each area thoroughly before moving on.
- Take a moment to scan each world’s layout before attempting risky sections.
- Re‑enter a world after unlocking a new skin to notice visual differences.
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Bathtub Skins and Soap Collection
Players can unlock different bathtub skins, providing visual customization without affecting gameplay. The description also notes 21 soaps hidden throughout the game as collectible goals.
These collectibles reward persistence and thorough exploration, giving players optional milestones beyond simply completing each world.
- Keep a simple list of soap locations to ensure none are missed.
- Try different skins after unlocking them to keep the visual experience fresh.
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Accessibility and Platform Support
Driving Is Hard offers adjustable text size, color alternatives, custom volume controls, and both keyboard‑only and full controller options, including DualShock and DualSense support. These settings let players tailor the experience to their needs.
The game runs on Windows and Linux, supports Steam Cloud saves, and allows Family Sharing, ensuring progress can be stored and shared across accounts.
- Increase text size if terrain details become hard to read.
- Select your preferred controller type in the settings before starting.
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