Cooperative RC Adventure WheelMates Launches on Steam
Firevolt released WheelMates, a cooperative RC car adventure, on Steam on September 1, 2026. The game is cooperative-play only: two players drive RC cars through the maze-like house of Professor Bloom, who has disappeared, responding to his distress signal and uncovering the truth behind his experiments. The cars take upgrades including a swinging rope and magnetic wheels that let them climb walls, which open new paths in already-visited areas. The main story runs about six hours, or about eight with full exploration, hidden secrets, minigames, and additional content. Cars are customizable in color, wheels, antenna, and horn, and a supporter pack adds limited car models and skins. The game costs 2,229 yen including tax, with a 10 percent launch discount running until September 16. WheelMates supports Friends Pass, so a second player joins for free when one person owns the game. The release date was moved up from September 8, announced at the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026 in June, to early September.