LISIA — Complete Truck Driving Guide

Overview

LISIA is a co-op truck driving adventure developed and published by solo developer roxych. Set to release on September 24, 2026, it puts you behind the wheel of a cargo truck tasked with navigating deadly mountain roads to deliver supplies. The main road is destroyed — you'll take a detour through terrain that's "perfectly drivable" if you're brave (or foolish) enough.

The twist: this isn't a highway simulator. You'll use winches to pull your truck up steep inclines, build bridges to cross gaps, and spray-paint your truck as you go. The game leans into the tension of precarious driving — one wrong move and your cargo (and your truck) tumble into the abyss. The golden rule: don't look down.

LISIA supports both solo play and online co-op, letting you tackle the treacherous route with friends. Each player can drive their own truck or ride as a passenger, helping with winch operations and bridge building.

Release Date: September 24, 2026 Price: TBA (Steam Wishlist available)

Details Table

Target Audience

LISIA is built for:

• Truck driving / hauling sim fans who want more danger in their deliveries. Think Spintires meets Death Stranding — but with more vertical cliffs.
• Co-op gamers looking for a non-combat cooperative experience where coordination matters. One player drives while the other manages the winch.
• Physics puzzle enthusiasts — every section of road is a puzzle: do you build a bridge, use the winch, or find an alternate route?
• Players who enjoy tension — the constant risk of falling creates genuine stakes without relying on enemies or combat.
• Indie game supporters who appreciate solo-dev passion projects with a clear, focused vision.

Not recommended for: players seeking fast-paced action, combat-centric games, or those who get motion sickness from cliffside driving.

Getting Started

Step 1: Choose Your Mode

Start in Single-player to learn the basics, or jump straight into Online Co-op with friends. Co-op is recommended for first-timers — having a second pair of eyes helps tremendously.

Step 2: Learn the Controls

• WASD — Drive forward/backward and steer
• Mouse — Look around the cabin
• E — Use winch
• Q — Build bridge (when materials are available)
• F — Spray-paint truck
• Space — Handbrake
• Tab — Open map

Step 3: Understand Your Truck

Your truck is heavy and handles like one. It has:

• Limited traction on loose surfaces — drive slowly on gravel and dirt.
• A winch with a long cable — your primary tool for surviving steep sections.
• Cargo space for bridge materials and supplies.
• Paintable body panels for cosmetic customization.

Step 4: Follow the Tire Tracks

Other drivers have gone before you. Their tire marks can guide you to safer routes. But remember — they might have made mistakes too.

Core Gameplay

The Premise

You're an employee of LISIA Corporation, and the main supply road is destroyed. Your job: take the detour and deliver the cargo. The company assures you the route is "perfectly drivable." It is not. Other employees have already set out — follow their tracks, or blaze your own path.

Driving Physics

The truck handles like a heavy vehicle on unstable terrain. Loose gravel, steep grades, narrow ledges, and weather conditions all affect traction and control. The physics model rewards slow, deliberate driving over speed runs. Going too fast on a blind corner means plunging off the mountain.

Winch System

The winch is your best friend. Attach it to trees, rock outcroppings, or pre-placed anchors to pull yourself up impossible grades, stabilize the truck on narrow passes, or haul yourself out of a bad spot. In co-op, one player can operate the winch while the other drives.

Bridge Building

When the road is completely broken, you build. The bridge-building system lets you construct temporary crossings using materials found in the environment or carried in your cargo. Bridges have weight limits — drive too heavy a truck across a flimsy bridge and you'll both collapse.

Spray Painting

A cosmetic but charming feature: spray-paint your truck with decals and colors. Leave your mark on the mountain. Other players on the same route can see your paint jobs, creating a sense of shared journey even in single-player.

Co-op Mode

Co-op is a major pillar of LISIA. Up to several players can join the same session:

• Driver + winch operator — one person focuses on steering while the other manages the winch cable, looking for anchor points.
• Bridge crew — building bridges requires coordination: one holds materials, the other constructs.
• Spotting — a passenger can lean out to check blind spots, guide the driver around obstacles, and warn about drop-offs.

The co-op mode appears to support flexible player counts, with seamless drop-in/drop-out.

Routes and Environments

The game takes place on one main route — the detour — but with multiple paths and optional sections. Based on the Steam description and announcement:

• Mountain switchbacks — tight, zigzagging roads carved into cliff faces
• Destroyed bridges — gaps that require construction before crossing
• Forest sections — narrow trails between trees where the winch is essential
• Rock slides — dynamic obstacles that block paths, requiring alternate routing
• Summit approach — the final stretch to the delivery point, with the most dangerous driving

Each section has multiple approaches. The game rewards players who scout ahead and plan their route.

Tips

1. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

This isn't a race. Taking a corner at 5 mph is better than taking it at 20 mph and restarting from the bottom of the cliff.

2. Scout before you commit

Before driving into a tricky section, stop and walk (or lean out) to survey the terrain. Find winch anchor points and bridge locations before you need them.

3. Use the winch proactively

Don't wait until you're stuck. If a section looks steep, attach the winch before you start climbing. It's easier to add tension early than to recover from a slide.

4. Build bridges before you need them

If you see a gap, build the bridge while your truck is safely parked. Attempting to build while perched on a crumbling ledge is a recipe for disaster.

5. Follow the tracks of other drivers

Other employees have gone before you. Their tire marks can guide you to safer routes. But remember — they might have made mistakes too.

6. Communicate in co-op

If you're playing with a friend, assign roles clearly. The driver should call out turns and stops; the winch operator should call out anchor points. Hesitation on communication leads to hesitation on the road.

FAQ

Q: When does LISIA release? A: September 24, 2026 on Steam.

Q: Is there a demo? A: Not confirmed yet. Check the Steam page for updates.

Q: Can I play solo? A: Yes, the game supports single-player and online co-op.

Q: Is there a story? A: Yes — the LISIA Corporation provides a narrative framework through welcome letters and in-world details.

Q: Can I fail? A: Yes. Falling off the mountain or destroying your cargo results in failure. The game saves progress at checkpoints.

Q: Is there a photo mode? A: Not confirmed, but the scenic mountain environments suggest it would be a natural fit.

Q: Who is developing LISIA? A: roxych, a solo indie developer.

Q: Will there be mod support? A: Not announced yet.

Community and Links

• Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/4626170
• Steam News Hub: store.steampowered.com/news/app/4626170

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Last updated: July 2026. Guide will be updated closer to the September 24 release.