Dude Theft Auto
New
- Genre Action games
- Players 1
- Session 9 min
- Price Free
- Updated
A city with the guardrails removed. There are missions if you want them, but the game is far more interested in what happens when you ignore them: every vehicle can be taken, every crash is resolved by a physics engine with a sense of humour, and the police response scales with how much attention you have attracted. Ragdoll physics do most of the comedy, since nothing that happens to a character is ever quite what you expected. The map is large enough to get lost in and dense enough that getting lost is entertaining, and the whole thing runs in a browser tab, which is the part that keeps surprising people.
| WASD or arrows | Move and drive |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Look, aim and shoot |
| Space | Jump |
| F | Enter or leave a vehicle |
| E | Pick up items |
| Shift | Sprint or boost |
| Ctrl | Handbrake |
| Z | Open the map |
How to play Dude Theft Auto
- Steal something with speed before drawing attention. Escaping on foot rarely works once the pursuit starts.
- Use narrow streets to break line of sight, then change vehicle to reset the chase.
- Check the map before running. Improvised escape routes are how pursuits end.
- Switch vehicles when the one you have is damaged, since handling degrades noticeably.
- Take the missions when you want structure and leave them when you do not. Neither is the wrong way to play.
Tips
- Standing still is the only reliably fatal decision, because the police converge rather than search.
- Heavier vehicles survive contact and lighter ones escape it, so pick according to how the chase is going.
- Much of what is entertaining here is unscripted, so it rewards experimenting rather than following objectives.
Questions about Dude Theft Auto
Is there a story?
There are missions, but the game is built around open-ended play rather than a plot.
Can I be caught?
Yes, the police pursue persistently and escaping requires breaking their line of sight.
What vehicles are available?
A wide range across the city, including some considerably heavier than a car.
Does it need a strong machine?
It is a full 3D city in a browser, so a reasonably modern machine helps.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, with on-screen controls, though driving is easier with a keyboard.
Does it need installing?
No, it runs in the browser tab.
