From Press Release:
23 JULY 2025 – Black Smoke Studios are thrilled to announce that the public demo for the strategic rally adventure game, Desert Race Adventures, is out now! Take it for a test drive on Steam or Itch.io, or catch it at the upcoming Steam Racing Fest starting July 28th.
Developed by a Portuguese indie team, Firedrake Games, and published by a Finnish studio and publisher, Black Smoke Studios, Desert Race Adventures is a retro-inspired strategic adventure game with a roguelike twist.
It’s Oregon Trail meets the Dakar Rally!
Set out on a race across Europe and Africa. Manage your team, vehicle and supplies strategically as you navigate the treacherous terrain. Each challenge on the road forces difficult decisions that impact your journey. Lead your pilot team to victory, and finish with a high score! Or try, fail, and try again…
ABOUT THE GAME
Desert Race Adventures is a rally adventure game with a roguelike twist.
Race across Europe and Africa, manage your vehicle’s resources and crew. Each decision you make on the road will affect your run, so choose your strategy wisely.
Core Elements
- Manage your crew and resources: From selecting your team members to managing your vehicle’s resources, every decision impacts your journey. Carefully allocate your food, fuel, and spare parts to sustain your team and maintain your vehicle.
- Sh*t happens on the road: Event encounters can either propel you forward or set you back. Choose your course of action wisely!
- Retro-inspired visuals: Drive into the beautifully crafted, retro-inspired world. It’s a pixel-perfect combo of retro visuals and modern gameplay.
- Race and race again: With multiple strategies and pilot combos to explore, and the unpredictable nature of the event system… every run will be a unique adventure!
For more updates, follow the game on:
Twitter | TikTok | bluesky
About Black Smoke Studios
Black Smoke Studios is a team of over 30 highly experienced professionals from Finland who share the passion and drive for creating video games. The team has been working together for 15 years in previous companies and roles, and eventually decided to form as one at Black Smoke Studios.
