PC launchSep 1, 2026
WheelMates launches on Steam for Windows PC at $19.99 (launch −10% to $17.99 through Sep 15). Strict 2-player co-op with Friend's Pass, Online and Split-screen.
- Steam 3905450
- Friend's Pass
- Mostly Positive
WheelMates
WheelMates Wiki & Guides
WheelMates wiki and guides for Friend's Pass, co-op setup, house walkthrough, abilities, secrets, and Steam achievements.
Last updated: September 2026
Play WheelMates
Steam · Windows PC · 2-player RC co-op
Overview
What is WheelMates?
WheelMates is a strict 2-player RC co-op adventure from Firevolt — explore a giant house lab, unlock powers, and find the missing professor.
WheelMates is a strict 2-player co-op RC adventure on Steam (Windows PC) from Firevolt, released September 1, 2026. Drive RC cars with a friend through a giant house laboratory — solve co-op puzzles, unlock powers, and uncover why the professor vanished.
WheelMates is a strict 2-player co-op adventure from Firevolt. Control a pair of RC cars through Kitchen, Garage, and beyond — rope-swings, magnetic wheels, magnet grabs, and jump boosters gate new paths. Online or split-screen, with Friend's Pass so the second player can join free. No built-in voice chat; use Discord or talk locally.
This WheelMates wiki groups pages the same way the sidebar does — by what you want next — so the WheelMates guides below run from Friend's Pass setup through house routes, powers, and Steam completion. Verified September 2, 2026. Not affiliated with Firevolt.
| Title | WheelMates |
|---|---|
| Developer | Firevolt |
| Publisher | Firevolt |
| Platform | Steam (Windows PC) |
| Genre | 2-player co-op adventure · RC platformer |
| Price | $19.99 (was $17.99 launch −10% through Sep 15) |
| Mode | Strict 2-player · Online + Split-screen · Friend's Pass |
| Run length | Story ~6h · full explore ~8h |
| Achievements | 21 |
| Reviews | Mostly Positive |
| Steam Deck | Steam Deck supported |
| Last verified | September 2, 2026 |
Get started with WheelMates
New to WheelMates — set up Friend's Pass, learn the first session, then lock co-op controls before the house gets weird.
Beginner guide
Your first session end to end: pair up, drive, unlock a power, and leave the kitchen ready for more.
Friend's Pass
How Friend's Pass lets a second player join free — Steam invite steps without inventing UI labels.
Co-op guide
Online vs split-screen, camera feel, and why Discord or couch talk replaces built-in voice.
Play the WheelMates house
Play through the house: full walkthrough, Kitchen and Garage routes, then mop up Steam achievements.
Walkthrough
A full story route through the house lab, from first rooms to credits-paced exploration.
Kitchen
First-area puzzles, early power-ups, and how the kitchen teaches the co-op loop.
Garage
Open space, magnet and rope tools, and early secret paths worth a revisit later.
Achievements
All 21 Steam achievements with spoiler-light unlock tips.
WheelMates core loop — pair · explore · unlock · revisit
Every WheelMates session rewards teamwork: two cars, shared puzzles, and powers that reopen the house.
WheelMates powers & secrets
Powers that open new paths, hidden rooms to revisit, and Journal-side collectibles.
WheelMates wiki & guide hubs
Directory pages when you would rather browse than read: every WheelMates guide in one card grid, the wiki index, and keyword search.
WheelMates quick tips
WheelMates tips verified September 2, 2026.
- Tip 1💡
WheelMates has no solo mode — set up Friend's Pass or a second local seat before you start.
- Tip 2💡
There is no built-in voice chat; use Discord or talk across the couch for timed co-op puzzles.
- Tip 3💡
Treat new powers as keys: rope-swing, magnetic wheels, magnet grabs, and jump boosters reopen old rooms.
- Tip 4💡
Slow down for Journal entries, Nodes, Scannable Objects, and Memory Cards — story hides in the house.
- Tip 5💡
Kitchen teaches the loop; Garage opens space for magnets, ropes, and early secrets.
WheelMates update log
Major WheelMates milestones from public Demo through the September 2026 PC launch — live notes land on Steam and Discord.
Demo closesAug 3, 2026
The public Demo (Kitchen + Garage, later Steam Deck and control polish) closes ahead of launch. Full game keeps the house-lab structure without a separate free demo.
- Demo ended
- Kitchen · Garage
- Steam Deck
Public DemoMay 6, 2026
Public Demo opens with Kitchen and Garage — early powers, co-op puzzles, and story scraps from the missing professor.
- Demo live
- RC co-op
- House lab
DiscordPre-launch
Official WheelMates Discord at `discord.com/invite/wheelmates` — community talk and developer posts; the game has no built-in voice chat.
- Official invite
- No in-game voice
- Firevolt
Common WheelMates questions
- How much does WheelMates cost?
- List price is $19.99 on Steam. Launch discount was −10% to $17.99 through September 15, 2026 — confirm the live Steam price before buying.
- What is WheelMates Friend's Pass?
- Friend's Pass lets a second player join the owner's copy for free. Setup steps live on the Friend's Pass guide.
- Can I play WheelMates solo?
- No — the game is strict 2-player co-op only (Online or Split-screen). See the co-op guide.
- Is WheelMates on consoles?
- PC Steam launched September 1, 2026. PS5, Xbox, and Switch are planned for 2027 H1 — dates may shift; check the Steam news for updates.
- How long is WheelMates?
- Story ~6h · full explore ~8h. Story-focused pairs finish sooner; full exploration, secrets, and mini-games push toward the longer estimate.
- Does WheelMates support Steam Deck?
- Yes — Steam Deck support is listed. Controls are partial controller support; verify your Deck layout in-game.
- Does WheelMates have voice chat?
- No built-in voice. Use Discord or talk locally on split-screen.
- What does this WheelMates Wiki cover?
- Friend's Pass and co-op setup, beginner and house guides, abilities, hidden rooms, collectibles, and all 21 Steam achievements — grouped into the modules on this page.