# Storytelling Driving Games Do Not Commute is a Strategic and Story-Based Game App for iOS Gadgets By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driving-game References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/04/25/5-cant-miss-apps-hipstamatic-funny-or-die/) Listed as a can't miss app by Mashable, the Does Not Commute app is a strategy-based driving game for iPads and iPhones. When the game first starts out, it's described as "a sleepy, but beautifully lit, 70s suburb with players guiding various citizens -- each with their own back story -- through the town on their way to and from work." However, as the game progresses, the commutes become more dangerous while traffic gets worse. There is also a story element where the characters' backgrounds are revealed so you learn more about their lives and secrets. Developed by Mediocre AB, the driving game reflects not just an interest in previous eras in history, but in story-based gaming as well as strategy. Moving from the board to mobile devices, this game has addictive written all over it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Story-based Gaming:** The increasing popularity of story-based gaming is creating opportunities for immersive and engaging gaming experiences. - **Strategy-driven Games:** Strategy-driven games like Do Not Commute are gaining traction as they offer a unique combination of gameplay and problem-solving. - **Mobile Gaming:** The shift of gaming from traditional platforms to mobile devices is opening up new opportunities for game developers to reach a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage the trend of story-based gaming and develop more immersive and captivating game experiences. - **Mobile App Development:** The rise of mobile gaming presents a lucrative opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative and addictive gaming apps. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the potential of story-driven gaming to engage audiences and create interactive narrative experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Independent Puzzle Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyteller.md) - [Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-chaos-2.md) - [Twisted Storytelling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storiado.md) - [Mentally-Stimulating Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merge-stories.md) - [Simulation Parking Lot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-park-capital.md) - [Puzzle Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cop-drop.md) - [Gamified Sustainability Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carbon-games.md) - [In-Car Gaming Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-x-audi.md) - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md)