Life on the Bow Early playtest

How to play

Life on the Bow

A life to make. A city to call home.

Desktop browser · Keyboard and mouse
The first download may take a few minutes.

For testing. Expect bugs and possible loss of progress.
This test has no accounts or server database. Saves and settings stay in this browser; the hosting server may log visits.
Privacy and local storage · Playtest terms

How to play on desktop

Start a new game, finish creating your household, then follow the shift card and GPS route for your first delivery.

  • WASD / arrows: walk or drive. Shift: run.
  • Scroll: zoom. Keep scrolling out, or press X, to see the whole playable city. F1 / F: return.
  • Right-drag: orbit. F2: free camera, then WASD to pan. F3: first person.
  • V: enter or leave a nearby car. Space: brake. R: shifts board. /: GPS.
  • Esc: close a panel or open the pause menu. F5 / F9: save / load.

Sound starts off.