About Dashcam
Dashcam is a short first-person story game about being a parent, told from the driver's seat of a car going far too fast. It takes about five minutes, and it packs pixel art, odd little details and a strong soundtrack into one quick ride.
You drive with WASD and honk the horn with Space. Along the way there are homemade tarot cards to collect, novelty dice hanging from the mirror, Chinese takeout, and a husband named James who's easy to embarrass. Parts are funny and parts are strange, like a milk mural that might be a prophecy.
Underneath the jokes sits a real question about how much of a child comes from the way they're raised. It started as a game jam entry, so it's small and focused. You can play Dashcam online here in one sitting.
How to Play Dashcam
- Click inside the game window so it picks up your keys.
- Drive with W, A, S and D.
- Press Space to honk the horn.
- Keep an eye out for tarot cards to collect as you go.
- Follow the story as it plays out inside and outside the car.
- Drive through to the end; a full run takes about five minutes.
What to Expect in Dashcam
Dashcam is a story more than a race. The speed is part of the mood, with the road rushing at you while family life plays out around it. The pixel art is colorful and a little goofy, and the music carries a lot of the feeling.
Expect jokes, a few surreal turns and a question or two about how kids turn out. It's a short story game, so the best way in is one uninterrupted play with the sound on.
Tips for Dashcam
- Turn the sound on before you start.
- Set aside five minutes and play it in one go.
- Try the horn at different moments and see what happens.
- Look around for tarot cards; they're collectibles, so a second run can turn up ones you missed.
- Play Dashcam free a second time once you know the ending, and watch for details you rushed past.
Who Made Dashcam
Dashcam was made by ComputerJames, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Unity for Pizza Jam #8, which had a theme about going fast, and the soundtrack is by Josh Reichental. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Dashcam page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Dashcam free?
Yes. Dashcam is free to play here in your browser, with nothing to download. The whole story runs about five minutes, so you can finish it in one sitting and come back later to look for anything you missed, like the collectible tarot cards.
How do you play Dashcam?
Click the game window, then drive with WASD and honk with Space. That's the full set of controls. The story plays out around you as you drive, with family moments in the car and odd sights along the road. Collect tarot cards as you go and keep driving to the end.
What is Dashcam about?
It's a short story about parenting, told from behind the wheel of a speeding car. You meet a husband named James who's easy to embarrass, and the game plays with the question of how much a child is shaped by upbringing. It mixes jokes with a few surreal moments.
Who made Dashcam?
Dashcam was made by ComputerJames and released on itch.io as an entry for Pizza Jam #8. The soundtrack is by Josh Reichental. FunClicker did not make the game. We embed the creator's own version so you can play it here, and we link to the original.
Can I play Dashcam on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook or laptop is the way to go, since Dashcam needs WASD to drive and Space to honk. A phone or tablet without a keyboard is a poor fit for this version. Any modern browser should run it, and headphones help with the music.
Is Dashcam unblocked at school?
Dashcam needs only a browser tab, with nothing to download or install. Whether it opens on a school or work network depends on that network's filters, which we do not control. If this page loads, you can play the whole story in about five minutes. Bring headphones if you can, since the music matters.
How long is Dashcam?
About five minutes from start to finish. It's a compact jam game built to be played in one sitting. If you enjoy it, a second run is a good way to catch the jokes and the collectible tarot cards you drove past the first time.
Is Dashcam a racing game?
Not really. You drive fast and the road matters, but Dashcam is a story game first. The speed sets the mood while the scenes with your family carry the point. If you want laps, rivals and lap times, pick a racing game; for a short, odd story with good music, this fits.
