Shawarma Truck: ANOMALIES — Basic controls for your shift
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OverviewShawarma Truck: ANOMALIES is a horror story game set in the dark streets of Oakridge, where you drive a shawarma truck, take orders, and make deliveries while something unsettling closes in. This guide covers the controls, how to survive each shift, and how to reach all three endings.
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Basic controls for your shift
StepYou drive the shawarma truck through Oakridge, picking up and delivering orders as the night unfolds. Two actions matter most beyond steering: running and using your flashlight. Both have keyboard and gamepad options, so pick whichever feels natural.
- Run hold Shift on keyboard, or LT / L2 on a gamepad.
- Flashlight press F on keyboard, or X / Square on a gamepad.
- Keep moving the game itself tells you not to stop and not to look back.
Three endings and how to chase them
CheckThe game awards a badge for each ending you reach: Good Ending, Bad Ending, and Secret Ending. Dynamic events change every night, which means repeated playthroughs can lead to different outcomes.
- Good Ending badge reach the positive conclusion of your shift.
- Bad Ending badge follow a path that leads to the darker outcome.
- Secret Ending badge there is a hidden conclusion beyond the two obvious ones.
- Hitchhiker badge help the hitchhiker who appears during your route.
- Helper badge help strangers you encounter.
Jumpscares and loud sounds
WarnThe game is designed around jumpscares, loud sounds, and a tense atmosphere.
Settings that improve the experience
TableThe game recommends both high graphics and headphones. The dark roads of Oakridge rely on lighting and sound design to build tension.
| Graphics | high settings make the darkness and lighting effects work as intended. |
| Audio | headphones sharpen the atmospheric sound design that drives the horror. |
| Controller support | fully supported; LT / L2 to run and X / Square for the flashlight match the keyboard equivalents exactly. |
| Group membership | joining the developer's group grants in-game perks. |
Glossary
Glossary- Shawarma truck
- The vehicle you drive throughout the game; it is both your transport and the job you are trying to complete.
- Flashlight
- A tool toggled with F on keyboard or X / Square on a gamepad that lights up dark areas during your shift.
- Jumpscare
- A sudden frightening image or sound built into the game's horror design.
- Dynamic events
- Incidents that change from one night to the next, giving each playthrough a different feel.
- Hitchhiker
- A character who appears along your route; helping them earns the Hitchhiker badge.
- Secret Ending
- A hidden conclusion to the game that goes beyond the Good and Bad endings.
Common questions
FAQCan I play with a controller?
Yes. Use LT or L2 to run and X or Square to toggle your flashlight.
Do the events change between playthroughs?
Yes. The game includes dynamic events that shift each night, so a second run can present situations you did not see the first time.
How many endings are there?
There are three: Good Ending, Bad Ending, and Secret Ending. Each has its own badge.
Is the game scary enough to be a problem for younger players?
It contains jumpscares, loud sounds, and a tense atmosphere by design.
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