Bash Theft Auto - Thu, Apr 10, 2025
GTA but the cli way
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Bash Theft Auto: A Terminal-Based Crime Game You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’ve ever wanted to commit digital crimes in the comfort of your terminal, Bash Theft Auto might just be your new favorite toy.
Inspired by the chaos and freedom of the Grand Theft Auto series, this project reimagines that same energy — but in your command line.
What is Bash Theft Auto?
Bash Theft Auto (BTA) is a text-based crime simulation game built entirely in Bash. Created by Max Bridgland, it’s a lightweight, humorous take on the open-world crime genre — playable from any Unix-based terminal.
It’s ridiculous. It’s crude. It’s surprisingly fun.
Features
“Steal cars, rob banks, get chased by cops — all in your terminal.”
Bash Theft Auto lets you:
Steal cars and get away with it (sometimes).
Rob banks for instant cash (high risk, high reward).
Run from the cops in a turn-based chase system.
Buy weapons, upgrade your gear, and get rich.
Try not to die.
Everything happens through simple text menus and random event generation, making each playthrough unpredictable.
Installation
Getting started is as easy as cloning the repo:
git clone https://github.com/stuffbymax/Bash-Theft-Auto.git
cd Bash-Theft-Auto
chmod +x ./bta
./bta