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Roadkill – Overview

Type: Game

Developer: World Domination Software LLC

What Is Roadkill?

Roadkill is a vehicular action game. Players drive high-speed vehicles through arenas and open environments, competing in races, combat challenges, and objective-based modes. The game focuses on fast, chaotic fun with a variety of vehicles and play styles.

Purpose

Roadkill is built for players who want:

High-energy vehicular gameplay with accessible controls and immediate feedback.
A range of modes from pure racing to combat-focused objectives.
Replayable content through unlockable vehicles, tracks, and competitive scoring.

Features

Feature	Description
Multiple vehicle classes	From nimble racers to heavy combat rigs, each with distinct handling.
Game modes	Race, elimination, last-vehicle-standing, and objective-based modes.
Arena and open-track maps	Closed arenas for combat and sprawling tracks for racing.
Multiplayer	Online and local multiplayer for head-to-head and team play.
Progression and unlocks	Earn vehicles, skins, and upgrades through play.
Controller support	Full controller support for couch and desk play.
Platform support	PC (Windows and Linux), Steam Deck.

Architecture

Roadkill supports both local and online play. Online matches use dedicated servers; local multiplayer runs on the client.

Key components:

Game client – Rendering, physics, input, and game logic.
Online match server – Dedicated server for authoritative multiplayer sessions.
Matchmaking and lobby service – WDS-hosted service for player matchmaking.
Backend services – Progression, leaderboards, and player data.

Development Status

Area	Status
Core gameplay	Available
PC (Windows/Linux) support	Available
Steam Deck support	Available
Online multiplayer	Available
Additional maps and modes	In development
Mobile port	Under consideration

For current priorities, see the Roadmap discussions.

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