Look, there aren’t many cooperative driving video games. There are even fewer that require two gamers. That is WheelMates from Firevolt, although, a 2-player RC automotive driving journey that is constructed solely for co-op. Fortunately, the sport features a buddy go, so a second on-line participant can take part free of charge, along with 2-player split-screen assist. Early Steam opinions are tremendous constructive, so this may very well be the following large co-op recreation.
Official description:
You and a buddy reply a name for assist from a professor who has mysteriously disappeared. Take management of two tiny RC automobiles, drive by his maze-like house laboratory, overcome outsized obstacles, and uncover the unusual experiments he left behind.
- Each room turns the home right into a playground for 2 tiny RC automobiles. Race throughout cabinets, drift by cluttered desks, discover each location and piece collectively what actually occurred inside.
- On this co-op journey, your progress will depend on working collectively. Remedy puzzles and overcome challenges that require communication, timing, and each gamers doing their half.
- Improve your RC automobiles with rope-swings, magnetic wheels, magnet grabs and different power-ups. Every new gadget opens up contemporary strategy to exploration of the professor’s house.
- The home retains opening up as you progress. Unlock hidden rooms and transfer by acquainted locations in new methods.
Yep, co-op-solely video games are completely a factor these days. BOMBANANA! just came out as nicely, and Duo Quest is out later this month. WheelMates is the one driving-based recreation, although, and it options radio-controlled automobiles as well. All the things about this recreation appears to be like like a blast, so we’ll be again with detailed co-op impressions quickly.
WheelMates prices $19.99 on Steam, and Steam Deck is supported. Xbox Sequence, PlayStation 5, and Swap variations are deliberate for launch in 2027, so console players will ultimately get in on the radio-controlled enjoyable.