Last updated on November 23rd, 2025 at 04:25 pm
Does not Commute – Simulation Game Review
Does not Commute is a Simulation/Entertainment/Racing game from Mediocre AB, first launched in 23rd April 2015.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 3,877+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Does not Commute Stand Out
Winner of Apple Design Awards 2015!
A strategic driving game from the award-winning maker’s of Smash Hit. Does not Commute is a temporal paradox in which you have no one to blame but yourself. What starts out as a relaxing commute in a small town of the 1970's quickly devolves into traffic chaos with hot dog trucks, sports cars, school buses and dozens of other vehicles. You drive them all. Plan ahead. Don't be late.
In this small town, discover the characters and their secrets – what world-changing experiment is inventive dentist Dr Charles Schneider hiding? Will Mr Baker quit his job in advertising? What is that strange mask on Mrs Griffin's face? Will Mr Mayfield’s peculiar obsession with Yorkshire Terriers take over his life?
Does Not Commute is playable at no cost and free from ads. An optional premium upgrade is available through a one-time in-app purchase that will enable the ability to continue from checkpoints.
This Simulation game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Does not Commute is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 22nd April 2024
Recent improvements include:
Bug fixes and minor improvements
Download & Availability
Does not Commute is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Does not Commute on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Wish it was controller compatible.
We dont write reviews, one of those. We dont take the time to rate stars either. We love this game so much. We owe it to yall. This is our chessboard, lol.
This is one of our favorite mobile games of all time, and maybe THE favorite for us. Its super creative and unique and well-executed, and we think will stand the test of time. The music is really good too, we especially like the beach theme. But we think it has two major flaws that can be VERY easily fixed. Firstly, we think if you exit the app and come back, it should ALWAYS save your progress if youre in the middle of a run. Its unfair to both non-premium and premium players to lose all that progress for no reason, and its a lot to ask to always have the app open on your phone. Secondly, the exiting to main menu NEEDS to have a confirmation screen. The main menu button is right above the resume button, and so players can be an easy misinput away from losing their entire run. Im sure there are many people that have ragequit this game because of these two issues. It has nothing to do with player skill, only with how the game can easily erase your entire runs progress, including for premium users. This is an absolutely delightful game, but these two problems need to be fixed. Thanks.
We first play this game was in 2015,that time we had an iPad,and we download this game,when we first played it,we were shocked because this game have a very wonderful script,we only got the feeling when Im playing grand theft auto.Now, Im grown up,and we tried this game again,it was really fun. Thank you guys who make the game.
This game totally caught us off guard. Does Not Commute looks like a quirky little time-based driving game, but once you get into it, its this weirdly addictive puzzle of cause-and-effect chaos. You start off controlling one car at a time through a simple route, but then every trip you make becomes part of the leveland you have to dodge your own past selves as you keep adding more vehicles. Its hilariously stressful in the best way. The writing is clever too. Each character has these odd, darkly funny backstories that unfold as you play, giving the game a weirdly deep personality for something thats mostly about not crashing into yourself. Controls are tight, the challenge ramps up perfectly, and it never overstays its welcome. Honestly, its one of the smartest mobile games Ive played. Total gem. 5 stars.
We love how the story relates to the gameplay so people dont just skip over the dialogue Atleast we dont haha.
This game is really fun and enjoyable and we want to play it a lot throughout the day but it just gets boring since theres not a lot of levels to do and learn and we would love for their to be something thatll spice the levels up a bit. Other then that, its an overall good game.
Does not commute looks like a simple driving game. But, its not what it seems. The goal is pretty simple, just getting everyone from point A to point B without running out of time. You get behind the wheel of many vehicles, arriving from cars, trucks, limos, vans, and hover cars? Youll find a way to complete each stage. Finding out about the lore, arranging from a dentist being a time traveler, a monster invasion, and, intelligent velociraptors. It goes on and on! We find some of the drivers descriptions humorous. We suggest you give the game a shot if you havent. Safe commuting.
This is easily one of our favorite mobile games of all time. Even though ive already beat it, we always come back to it eventually.
Its challenging and worth it, we find ourselves revisiting this game time and time again, Ill forget about and the see it and go oh yea Ill play it haha.
It seems boring, but it is the best, funniest game Ive played in a while. Have fun.
Never knew a game like this existed.
Game hasn't been updated in 8 years, gets a random patch.
This is a fun game, but at one point when we reopened the app it had ended our current game and requested that we buy the premium version in order to recover our progress even though we did not lose, which was frustrating since we were at the final level at the time.
Well, not really. But he might as well be.
Amazing game with a unique style we wish they wouldve continued with this.
5 stars! Please make a Does Not Commute 2.
It was the best game it just needs more levels.
Our older brothers showed us this game (a couple years ago.) we just love it! We've never ended the last level but we've come close !! We love the little stories and the design of the game. One-of-a-kind in our opinion :-).
Used to play this game as a kid and we could never get past the third level. Now im an adult when as dan schneider looked into the sunset, our heart sunk a little.
We love this game it is so fun and addictive in a good way. We love all the stories that different people have. All we wish is that you didnt have to start over when you run out of time ,but Im still new so what do we know? 10/10 recommend.
Just wanted the developers to know, we found and loved Smash Hit on our own, then Pinout, but researching that music led us to ITunes, and then here by turns. Its hard to overstate how much is added by a top notch soundtrack adds to the experience. Douglas Holmquist and Susanna Lundgren made that game special. Cant wait to try this one.
This game is fun and we mean its ascitivce it was a but of money to save but its fine we like it and its fun to hit play when ever.
OMG we have never felt so much love for a game. The characters, storyline, and graphics and no-ads… This game deserves so much more than 5 stars, and yet we want another sequel of the game. These unique games are so addicting and we hope you come back Mediocre.
This game is such a vibe, been playing it since release and we highly recommend it.
This game is quite fun and full of destruction while being timed so you have to use strategy but overall a good game.
The game is amazing and we're surprised this isn't an Apple Arcade game. Also we like the hidden lore throughout the game and this is one of the best games we've ever played on an iPhone. We're glad this has no ads what so ever. It's fun even after beating it 20 times lol. 10/10 would recommend.
Its honestly a pretty fun game, we do wish that there was a bit more control of the cars speed and things like that, we understand once you level up your abilities change such as speed and turbo with traction control but prior to that Youre just winging it. Its fun but not our cup of tea. Definitely needs better steering and maybe more control over the cars.
This game is most definitely NOT short. If you think you have beaten this game in a few hours or even a few days, you are mistaken. You may have gotten to the end, but thats NOT the end of the fun. This game is deep, deep, DEEP! There are more ways to improve your times than you will EVER find. Can you run every vehicle on turbo – without crashing? Do you know some vehicles can "fly"? Do you know the best way to get the hidden 10-second time bonus on the first level? Oh, you didn't know there was a hidden 10-second time bonus on the first level?? There are two. Search FB and you'll find lots of hints, tips & tricks you never imagined. You have months of driving fun ahead of you! P.s. Just getting through the last level is an accomplishment, but keep in mind that it is possible to score over 450.
You can drive any car in this game. All maps unlocked and even unlimited time. It would be sick when you add it. The sick thing that we were talking about it cool. Not throwing up.
We hate when we have not much time so if you have updates let there be a extra time update with 100 time and when we are done with the map and go to next map the one we finished is open for us.
While most apps are poor quality derivatives designed to extort money from you does not commute is a wonderful game that is both unique and fun. It is well worth your time and money.
Does not commute is a really great game to play! Firstly, the game is very strategic and to get a car from point A to point B but the other car that you just drive is completely there so youll have to figure out a way to drive to point B while avoiding the other car. Also, this game has very interesting lore related to time travel and other things! Lastly, The game has great music and beautiful designs! Conclusion: Recommend playing this game.
Thank you Congratulations You make art.
Its a decent game, it is exactly what you expected when downloading, so five stars for expectations. Its both funny with the irony of small backstories and crashes you could cause.
Best driving – skill game out there.
Yes good game we enjoyed it good game fun game.
We like it because its like no one learns how to drive, keep it up guys.
This is a game where you dont realize its difficult until it suddenly is and the difficulty is always your own fault.
This game is what we play first every day! What is great is that there are literally NO ADS! You dont have to pay for no ads! But you do have to pay to play from checkpoints but its alright! All and all, this is a game that is fun and we totally recommend it.
Mediocre has the best games ever! They are soooo good.
TLDR: Good game, challenging but fun This is easily one of the best games out there. The story is both hilarious and engaging, the concept is easy to grasp but near impossible to master, and the game is actually difficult. The difficulty is easily greater than most apps on the platform, and creates a time waster that isnt mindless clicking. Story spoilers ahead The story is incredible, and leaves you satisfied when you beat the game. Beginning and ending with the dentist also feels really poetic, and the game hints to his project many times throughout the game. Overall, would recommend to everyone, and would love to see a sequel or dlc.
Cars fly far and lampposts will stop anything.
We like this game in all respects! Its funny, challenging, and well designed. We give one idea though. When you finish a checkpoint, even if it isnt an improved time, if you could watch a pop up video like you have at checkpoints, and an option to save videos. Thanks for the fun game.
Wow, this game is artistic, and really really cool. We recommend it. It definitely gets really hard! But its an awesome game. We played it for awhile, but man, it got SO hard!!! But yes definitely get this app.
P.S this is a real account. Its really a good game when we were 5 and 4 years later we found it sooooo can you make it where there is no timer in the options place and add more cars.Thanks dev this really made our childhood happy :).
Great fun we recommend it highly.
The game has a very good feeling and design, with a great color palette. The controls are simple and easy to use. The game at first seems extremely easy to complete, until realizing you have to swerve past all the cars you previously drove, resulting in some pretty hilarious moments. This can also be combined with various power ups that will make it easier or harder for you later on. The game provides a short 1-4 sentences of backstory and dialogue for the drivers, which results in some pretty crazy, hilarious and (spoiler: dark) storytelling, intentional or not. For example, in the first town one line is Postwoman Betty is very efficient, so she always has time to stop and see Mr. Beck. A second line is, Mrs. Beck is on her way home. She forgot her keycard to the office. How Clumsy! And then the final line is The ambulance is on its way to the Becks house. Theres been an accident. Regardless if this was made intentional, it really made our day. Overall a perfect mix of all necessities for a good game, with unique mechanics.
This is by far our favorite game. We imagine that this company is no longer but if one of the developers should happen to read this, please add more levels. We bought it when it first game out years ago , but still havent found a game we enjoy as much. And the story, its very funny and entertaining.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.5.0
- Size: 55.01 MB
- iOS: 14.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Mediocre AB
Last updated: 22nd April 2024 | Genre: Simulation, Entertainment | Developer: Mediocre AB