Guides

Introduction

Guides is the starting point for every WheelMates player. Whether this is your first co-op driving adventure or you just want to master the lab's many gadgets, the guides below break the game into bite-sized lessons: how each RC car controls, how rope-swings and magnetic wheels interact with the world, and how to coordinate with a partner through the trickier two-player puzzles. Read these in order on your first playthrough, then use them as a reference when you revisit the lab for hidden collectibles. This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.

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Core Mechanics

WheelMates' core mechanics are built around two tiny RC cars exploring an oversized environment. Each car handles with arcade-style steering, throttle, and a tight camera that you can rotate independently. Gadgets (rope-swing, magnetic wheels, magnet grab) attach to one car at a time and let you reach new routes. Many puzzles demand both cars at once: one holds a switch, the other races through a timed gap. The deeper you go, the more the house opens up, so the guides below also cover how to read the professor's map and journal hints. This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.

Advantages

Following a structured guide path is the fastest way to feel at home in the lab. Instead of bouncing between doors and trying every gadget on every surface, the guide order below walks you through controls, then gadgets, then the first major puzzles. By the time you reach the Backyard, you'll already know how to chain rope-swing into magnet grab without prompting — and you'll save hours compared to figuring it out alone. The guides are also the only section that surfaces the recommended settings for both PC and Steam Deck. This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.

Challenges

Guides are a learning aid, not a replacement for exploration. The professor's lab is full of hidden rooms and collectibles that aren't covered in any walkthrough, and several puzzles are easier when one player figures them out independently. Use the guides to learn the rules, then put them down and play. If you read every guide before your first run you'll miss the joy of discovering that the rope-swing can also pull a chair across the room. This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.This mechanic combines naturally with rope-swing and magnet grab gadgets across the professor's lab. Players find it most useful when they split roles — one driver handles traversal while the navigator triggers switches or scans for collectibles. Friend's Pass makes the whole experience feel designed for two even if you only own one copy of the game. Steam Deck support is officially verified so you can play the same way on the go.

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