Twenty minutes free and a muddy hill to climb: that is the kind of session OTR from DogByte Games is built for, with no lap timers in sight. It is a free Android game tagged racing and rated Everyone, set in an open world where you can also take a boat out to explore islands or fly a helicopter up to the mountain tops.
Racing games that never leave the road
Many driving games keep you on a fixed course. OTR drops you into an open world with hills, water and islands, and the game decides little about where you go. You can leave the car and walk, or switch to another vehicle.
It is an off-road driving simulator. DogByte Games also made Offroad Legends 2 and Zombie Offroad Safari, so the studio has a history in this area.
Winch, mud and a helicopter for the hard spots
The car winch is the main tool for steep climbs, and the developer says the rope follows realistic physics. Mud deforms under the tires, and the chassis gets dirty until you drive through water or repair it. Crashes and falls deform the car body, and tire pressure is simulated.
The garage lists 55 cars to unlock, plus boats, helicopters, airplanes and a train. Challenges include Checkpoint Hunt, Pathfinder and Transport, where trailers carry materials to a site. Construction jobs build houses, bridges and roads from those deliveries. Card packs unlock new cars, and weekly Ranked Race events run in online multiplayer.
What to check before installing OTR
OTR is free to start, though it contains ads and in-app purchases. There is also an OTR VIP Club, an auto-renewing monthly subscription charged to your account, which you manage in Account Settings after purchase.
Version 1.18.2 runs on Android 5.0 or higher and was last updated on May 18, 2026.
OTR pros and cons
Pros
- Open world where you can switch between cars, boats and helicopters
- 55 cars to unlock, plus airplanes and a train
- Winch, mud and damage physics described in detail
- Online multiplayer with weekly Ranked Race events
- Free to install, with Google Play showing a 4.5 rating
Cons
- Contains ads
- In-app purchases and an auto-renewing VIP Club subscription
- Download size may differ by device
- Version 1.18.2 has no published changelog
Is OTR safe?
OTR comes from DogByte Games, which links its own website and privacy policy. The Everyone content rating applies, but the game includes ads and in-app purchases, so check what a purchase covers before paying for upgrades or vehicles.
How to install OTR
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open OTR when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
