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Vintage 4x4s you unlock, upgrade and repair
Over the Hill’s vehicles are vintage-style 4x4s from the 1960s to the 1980s. You unlock new ones by completing objectives, and Funselektor’s August 2026 update says there are four vehicle categories. Every car is four-wheel drive with a simple low and high gear and no differential lock.
Funselektor has not published a full vehicle list or model names. What is confirmed is how you look after them: cars take damage that hurts handling, repair kits fix them, and upgrades for parts and tyres sit alongside cosmetic accessories.
What kind of vehicles you drive
The Steam page promises iconic 4x4 vehicles from the 60s to the 80s, and the official website says objectives unlock new ones. Funselektor has not named real manufacturers or models. When the game was announced in January 2025, Car Throttle wrote that the trailer’s trucks appeared to be unlicensed takes on an FJ40 Land Cruiser, a Land Rover Defender and an original Ford Bronco; treat that as a media observation, not a confirmed list.
The August 2026 progress update linked a short clip introducing four vehicle categories and another showing a new suspension. The written post did not name the categories.
Gearbox and drivetrain
According to the FAQ, all cars are 4x4 at the moment. Funselektor wants to keep the driving simple, so each car has a low and a high gear and no differential locking. The team said it would stay open to playtest feedback on this, so the setup could still change.
- Low gear: the usual choice for slow, technical ground.
- High gear: the usual choice for open tracks and longer runs.
- No diff lock: traction comes from line choice, tyres and patience.
Damage and repair kits
The FAQ describes an overall health system for each car. As you damage it, both its appearance and its performance deteriorate. You can repair your own car or a friend’s with repair kits, but the supply is limited, so a rough line has a real cost.
- Notice when the car looks battered and handles worse: both mean it has lost health.
- Decide whether to spend a repair kit now or save it for a harder stretch.
- In co-op, check whether a friend needs the kit more than you do.
Upgrades, tyres and grip
The FAQ lists upgrades for parts and tyres alongside cosmetic add-ons, and the Steam page says upgrades and equipment are found throughout the world. Funselektor is still reviewing how much the upgrades affect gameplay, so do not expect a deep tuning menu. Tyres matter either way: the FAQ says tyre condition, terrain type and weather all change grip.
Cosmetics, merchants and the Supporter Pack
Merchants and cabins let you customise your vehicle with colours, accessories and cosmetics, according to the Steam page. The optional $9.99 Supporter Pack adds a special in-game name tag, exclusive cosmetics and a unique camping site, per Funselektor’s price announcement. Everything in that pack is cosmetic or collectable; none of it is described as changing performance.
Livery mods and what is not planned
For the initial release, Funselektor wants to support livery mods. Anything further, such as custom maps or cars, depends on how the game is received once it is out. Racing wheels with force feedback are not planned for launch, because the team is prioritising gamepad and keyboard.
Questions players also ask
How many vehicles are in Over the Hill?
Funselektor has not published a number. It has confirmed four vehicle categories; player estimates on the Steam forums are unofficial.
Are the cars real licensed models?
Not as far as official material shows. No real brands are named, and press coverage described the trailer’s trucks as unlicensed lookalikes.
Can I tune my car?
Partly. There are upgrades for parts and tyres, but Funselektor is still deciding how much they affect handling.
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