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GARAGEGame on Steam
Blue and red RC cars crossing a wooden ramp beside an oversized mug in WheelMates

YOUR UNOFFICIAL CO-OP PIT STOP

TINY CARS.
BIG TEAMWORK.

One friend. A whole lot of oversized obstacles.
Find your next move, together.

Find help with a puzzle Set up co-op
SMALL SCALE. SHARED ADVENTURE.Official game artwork · FIREVOLT

02PLAYERS.
ONE TEAM.

LOCAL
SPLIT-SCREEN

ONLINE
CO-OP

ONE COPY +
FRIEND’S PASS

FIND YOUR NEXT MOVE

What is holding you up?

THE MECHANISM

We are stuck here.

Recognize the puzzle, divide the jobs and check the result.

Find puzzle help ↗ THE ROUTE

Where do we go next?

Follow the Kitchen, Hallway and Garage route notes, with links to the footage.

Open the walkthrough ↗ THE CONTROLS

Which button does that?

Check driving, jumping and recovery prompts before the next attempt.

Check the controls ↗

UPDATED 20 OCTOBER 2026

Neuro-Void checks and the latest patch

STEAM PIPES

Pass the flow between both walls.

Cap branches, check the side grates, then restore the exit route.

Open the pipe steps ↗ MISSING COLLECTIBLES

A card or the 13/14 part?

Separate Journal entries from custom parts and check the recorded side route.

Compare your collection ↗ 15 OCTOBER · PATCH #3

Online saves and Steam Deck.

Read the announced save-loading and respawn-input fixes, plus invitation-code keyboard support.

Check the patch scope ↗

01 / GET THE TEAM TOGETHER

SAME COUCH.
OR MILES APART.

Pick where you’re playing.
We’ll point you to the right starting line.

SESSION SELECT
Where is your teammate?
YOUR ROUTE

Bring your friend along.

Playing on two PCs? Start with the online guide, including the official Friend’s Pass invitation route.

Open online setup

Choose your mode, with links to the developer’s guidance.

ALREADY KNOW YOUR ROUTE?

01Get connected.Modes, Friend’s Pass & starting together02Know your kit.Abilities, movement & video demonstrations03Keep track.Seven collection & activity goals to mark04Hit a roadblock?Official updates & known issue status

Practical guides for the next thing you need to do.

Blue and red RC cars facing a colorful wall-mounted circuit board in WheelMatesFROM THE OFFICIAL GARAGE / WHEELMATES

02 / KNOW YOUR KIT

LITTLE MACHINES.
BIG POSSIBILITIES.

Start with rope-swings and magnetic movement, then review all five ability names from Steam achievements. Jump to the developer’s movement demonstrations.

Open the gadget guide

03 / NOTES FROM THE GARAGE

LESS SEARCHING.
MORE TEAMWORK.

How we check our guides
Two RC cars in a metal duct with a red cross-shaped laser ahead in WheelMatesSTART HERE
CO-OP / FRIEND’S PASS

One owns it.
Both play.

Find the official route for inviting your teammate with Friend’s Pass.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check the status.
Skip the guesswork.

What the developer has addressed, what remains unconfirmed, and where to check next.

Read known issues Two tiny RC cars on a kitchen tabletop with a pizza box and fork in WheelMatesINDEPENDENT GUIDEBuilt around
official sources.

BEFORE YOU TEAM UP

Platforms, release plans and where to buy

Where can I play WheelMates?

This guide covers the PC version on Steam. Use the official listing to check current availability and system requirements for your setup.

Is there a PS5 or Xbox release date?

Firevolt’s September 16 update confirms work on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions. No release dates are announced in that post. This guide’s current setup instructions cover Steam PC. Official September 16 plans ↗

How much does WheelMates cost?

Check the official Steam listing for your region’s current price and offers. With Friend’s Pass, one player needs the full game and the other joins through the free pass.

Steam listing and launch FAQ: checked 8 September 2026. Console announcement of 16 September: checked 22 September 2026.

TEAM UP. SIZE DOWN.

YOUR MATE’S WAITING.

Let’s get set up