# The Long Way: Desert Road — Survive, find new cars.

> Desert survival simulator with car building, repair, and exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Vitaliy Titov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-long-way-desert-road/id6452756347 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vitaliy Titov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463647736)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 139 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 358 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2023-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-long-way-desert-road/id6452756347/reviews.md

## What is The Long Way?

Join the unforgettable journey with The Long Way - a desert survival simulator! Explore a vast open world, search for loot, collect and repair cars.

 Assemble a car - Find parts and tools to build your unique vehicle. Choose from a variety of chassis, engines, and wheels to create the perfect transport for your journey along the long road.

 Repair the car - Keep an eye on your vehicle's condition and perform regular maintenance. Refuel and upgrade your car to overcome all the challenges of the desert.

 Search for loot - Venture out in search of useful items and resources in abandoned houses, garages, and crash sites. Thoroughly explore the surrounding world to find everything you need for survival.

 The Long Road - Traverse dozens of kilometers of desert road, facing various obstacles and dangers. Your driving skills and decision-making will be tested throughout the journey.

Features:

Huge open world with endless possibilities for exploration
Realistic car simulator with a thoughtful physics engine
Car customization and repair options
Unpredictable events on the road
Dive into the world of The Long Way and test your survival skills in this captivating desert simulator! Download the game now and begin your unforgettable adventure!

## Key features

- Vast open world exploration
- Realistic car physics
- Car customization and repair
- Loot searching
- Desert road challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-long-way-desert-road/id6452756347/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not good not same

*2026-08-18, version 1.2.1*

This game is not the real one and I had to download it I thought it was the real one but it’s not😕

### 5/5 — Да уж

*2026-08-05*

Привет всем! 👋 Хочу поделиться впечатлениями об игре The Long Way Desert Road — она просто потрясающая, одна из моих самых любимых! 😍 Я очень её люблю и всем советую попробовать! ✨

Игра действительно крутая, но есть несколько моментов, которые хотелось бы улучшить:

Если полностью загрузить багажник на первой машине, вещи начинают вылетать в космос! 🌌 Это выглядит забавно, но, наверное, так быть не должно 😅
Ещё один забавный (но странный) момент: если машина наехала на перекати‑поле, машина улетает, как самолёт! ✈️ Это весело, но всё‑таки не совсем логично 😂
У меня не получается зайти в онлайн‑режим — из‑за этого не могу играть с друзьями. 😔 Пожалуйста, исправьте эту проблему! 🙏
Сложно найти детали для других машин. Например, я нашёл оранжевый пикап и очистил его, но не могу отыскать двигатель или колёса… 🔎 В одной из ранних версий (вроде 1.01) запчасти можно было найти просто так: они лежали на заправках, возле разбитых магазинов и даже в самом начале игры. 🛠️
Ещё заметил, что некоторые места в игре убрали. Например, есть участок между двух гор — едешь по нему минут пять, потом поворачиваешь налево и видишь автобус. 🚌 Но вот беда: даже если заправить его бензином до максимума, он не едет — видимо, нет двигателя. Где его искать? 🤔
Несмотря на эти минусы, игра всё равно супер! 👍 Атмосфера пустыни, ощущение путешествия и свобода действий делают её по‑настоящему увлекательной. 🌵🗺️

В общем, The Long Way Desert Road — это отличный выбор для тех, кто любит исследовать мир, чинить машины и просто наслаждаться атмосферой! Рекомендую всем! 💯😊

### 1/5 — Bad game

*2026-07-17, version 1.2.1*

I couldn’t even get into my car and it was insanely laggy

### 4/5 — Bus

*2026-07-13, version 1.2.1*

I try to use the bus it won’t work I don’t even know where the engine supposed to go

### 3/5 — Has a potential

*2026-07-03*

Honestly speaking I played this game for 4-5 hours and honestly I like this game, like any other game it has some good points and bad points. 
Good points :  are the car physics is good driving feels real and stable I can clearly see the suspension properly working and feels good to drive I said good to drive not great so, you still need to work on that. The graphics are decent. 
Bad points : map is small so it feels like I am going no where so it feels boring for long terms, the environment and homes are the same nothing that excites players like new buildings or new grass or any animal. Just deserted area and same environment.

### 5/5 — first person to update to 1.2

*2026-07-02, version 1.2*

lolololololololololololol

### 2/5 — Glitch, i think?

*2026-06-23, version 1.1*

The tumbleweeds wont stop following me. Is this happening to anyone else

### 5/5 — العبه ممتعه

*2026-05-30, version 1.1*

شكرا

### 1/5 — نصيحه لا تحملها

*2026-05-30, version 1.1*

لعبه سيئه جدا جدا جداااا

### 2/5 — Awful game

*2026-05-24, version 1.1*

Sick of the ads every 10 seconds. Looted every single pit stop and not making progress it’s stupid having the blue bar and health not every pit stop has supplies, it keeps on existing my car when I’m not even pressing the button

## Frequently asked questions about The Long Way

### What is The Long Way: Desert Road about?

The Long Way: Desert Road is a desert survival simulator where players explore a vast open world. The core gameplay involves searching for loot, collecting parts, and assembling or repairing vehicles to navigate challenging desert roads and overcome obstacles.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include a huge open world with endless exploration possibilities, a realistic car simulator with a thoughtful physics engine, extensive car customization and repair options, and unpredictable events that occur on the road.

### How is the game monetized?

The game is monetized through advertisements. While there are no in-app purchases or subscriptions, players will encounter ads during their gameplay.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in the desert?

Players will face various obstacles and dangers as they traverse dozens of kilometers of desert road. Your driving skills and decision-making will be tested throughout the journey, requiring you to manage your vehicle's condition and resources.

### Can I customize my car?

Yes, car customization is a significant feature. You can find parts and tools to build your unique vehicle, choosing from a variety of chassis, engines, and wheels to create the perfect transport for your desert journey.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-11

Bug fix.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-02

-Fixed bugs

### 1.1 — 2025-05-21

2 new cars have been added!
Increase your health by 2 times!
Added test multiplayer!

### 1.0.1 — 2023-11-01

No release notes.

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