A fan-made tribute to the 2003 classic
They took everything from him — so Homer Simpson stole a van and drove out of Springfield. The whole city is chasing him. The only way to stop the chase is to keep driving.
START GAMEOut of jail, into traffic. A prison van breaks down and the inmates escape — including a certain orange-shirted donut enthusiast. Now every cop in Springfield is after him, and the only escape is the open road.
One sip too many. A radioactive fizzy drink from a certain blue can turns Springfield into a zombie apocalypse. It is, naturally, everyone's favorite soda. The city needs a hero. The city has a choice of five of them.
Something is off. A mysterious crop circle, a conspiracy theorist with a truck, and a town full of questions. Not everything in Springfield is what it seems — some of it is very, very strange.
The final drive. With the town overrun, the chase turns into a rescue mission. Pick your driver, grab whatever vehicle is nearby, and run the gauntlet — because in Springfield, you can never walk away.
The getaway artist
The star of the show. Balanced all-around with a big damage bonus — he can take a hit and keep grumbling about the whole thing.
The speed demon
Fastest on foot and never without his board. Pure speed and agility, but a light touch — one solid hit and he's done.
The tactician
Sharp, quick, and always two steps ahead. A strong all-rounder who makes the smartest choices in any traffic jam.
The protector
The steady hand on the wheel. High stamina and rock-solid endurance — she keeps the family on the road no matter what.
The shopkeeper
Knows every shortcut in town and every trick in the book. A dependable pick, and yes, he still runs that grocery store.
Escape the broken-down prison van and make your first big getaway. A tutorial disguised as a police chase.
Homer on the loose, and the town in total uproar. Steal rides, dodge traffic, and disappear into the night.
The Buzz Cola incident turns Springfield upside down. Drive through the chaos while the town goes feral.
A strange pattern appears in the fields, and the whole town starts asking questions. Follow the conspiracy.
The threat gets bigger. More vehicles, more mayhem, and a city that will not stay quiet for long.
The long drive out of Springfield. Every skill you have learned comes into play in one last, huge chase.
Scatter cars, secret shortcuts, and collectibles hide all over the map. Explore the streets to find every one.
Where it all began. Slow but mighty — the original escape vehicle.
Fast and loud, and they keep showing up. Borrow one, and enjoy the confusion.
Dozens of drivable cars parked all over Springfield. Pick any of them and drive.
Trucks, tractors, and the occasional very strange ride. Some vehicles are just for laughs.
Developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
Switch between five family members — each with their own strengths and driving feel.
The game is packed with original voiced dialogue, giving it one of the biggest scripts in gaming at the time.
The game's source code leaked in 2021, revealing years of unused content and secrets fans had hunted for a long time.
A sequel was in development for years before being quietly canceled — one of gaming's most famous "what ifs."
One of the early open-world action games, blending driving, on-foot exploration, and story missions.