American Fugitive
A top-down action-adventure game set in the 1980s.
American Fugitive is a 2019 action-adventure video game developed by Fallen Tree Games and published by Curve Games. It is a Grand Theft Auto clone that mimics the earlier top-down perspective entries in that series. The game is set in the 1980s in the fictional Southern American town of Redrock County and follows protagonist Will Riley as he seeks answers about the murder of his father, a crime for which Riley was falsely accused.
- developer
- Fallen Tree Games
- publisher
- Curve Games
- release_year
- 2019
- genre
- Action-adventure
- platforms
- PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
- protagonist
- Will Riley
- setting
- 1980s, Redrock County (fictional Southern American town)
Lore & Background
American Fugitive is a modern take on sandbox games, developed by Fallen Tree Games and published by Curve Games. The single-player story follows Will Riley, who escapes from jail after being falsely convicted for his father's murder, and seeks answers in the fictional Southern town of Redrock County. Players can complete jobs for underworld crime bosses or engage in crimes in the open world environment, with committing crimes raising Riley's infamy and drawing more police.
Reader's Guide
The game features a home invasion system where players can look through windows to determine if anyone is home before breaking in and searching for valuables under time pressure. If a person is encountered, the player can flee or restrain them, which alerts the police. Vehicles available include tow trucks and tanks, and time trials and ramps across the map reward money and points for the game's skill tree. Dying during a story mission returns the player to the last checkpoint; dying or being arrested in the open world results in respawning with all story progress retained, with the option to retain inventory. The developers cited films and television shows from the 1980s and 1990s as inspiration, including A Perfect World, The Fugitive, The A-Team, and The Dukes of Hazzard.
Did You Know?
- American Fugitive was released for PC and PlayStation 4 on May 21, 2019; for Nintendo Switch on May 23; and for Xbox One on May 24, 2019.
- The game's home invasion system allows players to look through windows to check if anyone is home before breaking in.
- Vehicles in the game include tow trucks and tanks.
- The developers were inspired by 1980s and 1990s films and television shows such as A Perfect World, The Fugitive, The A-Team, and The Dukes of Hazzard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Fugitive?
American Fugitive is a 2019 action-adventure game built by Fallen Tree Games and released through Curve Games. It channels the spirit of the older top-down Grand Theft Auto titles while telling a wholly original story.
Who is the main character in American Fugitive?
You play as Will Riley, a young man wrongly convicted of killing his own father. His entire journey revolves around uncovering the real culprit and clearing his name.
Where and when does American Fugitive take place?
The story unfolds in Redrock County, a made-up Southern American community frozen in the 1980s. The open-world map spans the town and its surrounding areas, letting you roam freely by car or on foot.
What camera style does American Fugitive use?
The game sticks to a top-down viewpoint, a deliberate nod to the earliest GTA installments rather than the modern third-person angles. This retro framing gives the whole experience a distinct, period-appropriate feel.
What platforms is American Fugitive available on?
The title launched in 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, so it is accessible across both console and desktop ecosystems.
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