# WheelMates

> Dive into a 2-player co-op driving adventure with RC cars. Explore the professor’s home laboratory, solve puzzles, find hidden paths, and uncover what happened inside. With Friend’s Pass, your friend joins for free.

## Game facts

- Developer: Firevolt
- Publisher: Firevolt
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Sep 1, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Racing, Puzzle
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3905450/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Chinese (China), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia); Subtitles: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Chinese (China), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/wheelmates)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 5, 2026

### Strengths

- The puzzles that must be solved together and the cooperative structure are fun and often generate laughter.
- The concept of exploring a huge house and laboratory in RC cars while finding secret rooms and hidden paths is original.
- Upgrades such as magnetic wheels and a grappling hook add new roles to cooperative play and exploration.

### Weaknesses

- The short playtime of around four hours is considered insufficient for the price.
- The camera perspective, overly sensitive controls, and poor vehicle handling have been repeatedly criticized.
- There have been reports of online cooperative connections or the starting process not working.

## Links

- [WheelMates on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6099)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6099/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T02:00:54.473Z