Settings

Introduction

Settings covers every configurable option in WheelMates: graphics, audio, controls, accessibility, and Steam Deck-specific tweaks. The articles below walk through the recommended settings for both Windows PC and Steam Deck, the most common performance issues, and how to remap controls for two-player local co-op. If you're hitting frame drops or your controls feel off, start with the Performance article — most issues are solved by lowering shadow quality. 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.

WheelMates Settings Overview

Settings Spotlight

Core Mechanics

WheelMates' settings menu is split into Graphics, Audio, Controls, and Accessibility. Graphics covers resolution, frame cap, shadow quality, anti-aliasing, and DLSS. Audio has master volume, music, SFX, and voice sliders. Controls covers keyboard, mouse, and controller bindings. Accessibility adds colorblind-friendly UI modes and motion sickness options. Steam Deck users get a dedicated section in the Graphics menu for performance presets tuned for the Deck's hardware. 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

The settings menu is one of the better-designed parts of WheelMates. The Steam Deck preset in particular is solid — 60 FPS at native resolution with the medium graphics preset. The accessibility options are also genuinely useful: the colorblind-friendly UI mode and motion sickness options are turned on by default for players who opt in. For PC users, DLSS support means high-refresh 4K is achievable on most modern GPUs without a frame hit. 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

Some settings can't be changed mid-puzzle. If you're stuck on a tricky rope-swing and you want to lower the camera sensitivity, you have to pause and resume — there's no live preview. Two-player local co-op on a single keyboard also has limited rebinding, which is the most common Steam community complaint. The accessibility options are minimal compared to bigger titles — there's no full text-to-speech or controller remapping beyond the presets. 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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