Backseat Drivers

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Backseat Drivers is a multiplayer casual racing game with drama and comedy themes. It was developed by Deadcat Studios and was released on October 9, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Backseat Drivers is a chaotic cooperative driving game where the driver struggles to control a falling-apart car while the passenger shouts directions from the back seat. Success depends on clear communication as you navigate dangerous roads, tunnels, highways, and secret facilities. Expect crashes, chaos, and a wild journey full of unexpected challenges.

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Audience ScoreBased on 443 reviews

humor53 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends, leading to many hilarious moments.
The 'Friend Pass' feature allows one player to buy the game while others can join for free, making it accessible for groups.
The unique gameplay mechanics create a memorable experience that emphasizes communication and teamwork, often resulting in laughter and bonding.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in later levels, which can lead to frustrating experiences and soft locks.
Controls are often described as janky and unintuitive, with many players finding the mouse steering cumbersome and difficult to manage.
Replayability is limited, as many players report that the fun diminishes after a short period, leading to boredom and frustration.

humor
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its chaotic and hilarious multiplayer experience that leads to genuine laughter and memorable moments. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to create funny situations, especially when played with friends, although some note that the humor can wear thin after extended play. Overall, it is considered a fun and entertaining choice for those looking to enjoy a lighthearted gaming session with friends.
- “The core mechanic of the game itself, although predictable, throws many humorous surprises your way.”
- “Backseat drivers is absolute chaos in the best possible way—it's that perfect mix of yelling, laughing, and desperately trying to communicate with people who swear they're helping but are really steering you straight into a wall.”
- “This game is utterly hilarious at every turn, easily worth the $10 if you can get a friend to join you.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its humorous and chaotic cooperative mechanics, where communication is essential for navigating obstacles and challenges. While the game offers a unique twist on traditional driving mechanics, it suffers from some janky controls and repetitive elements that can detract from long-term enjoyment. Overall, it excels in providing a fun, comedic experience, particularly for players who enjoy collaborative chaos, despite some frustrations with specific mechanics.
- “Some of the most fun and tense gameplay I've had in a while.”
- “Rather than offering a traditional racing campaign or free-roam driving structure, the game uses its premise as the mechanical foundation, turning every obstacle into a comedic puzzle and every stretch of roadway into an interactive argument.”
- “I love how the game takes something everyone has experienced—someone loudly telling you what to do while you’re already doing your best—and turns it into a frantic, ridiculous challenge where miscommunication basically becomes a game mechanic.”
- “Feels like the devs gave up trying to innovate after level 5 (Halloween event included) as it was mostly just driving forward with little to no new mechanics.”
- “The game mechanics other than driving get old quick (the tape, etc.), and the windows steaming up got very annoying... then the mechanic broke, so we could no longer see at all!”
- “Had a chance to be a fun game, ruined it with the window fog system and not allowing passengers to interact with the mechanics required.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is described as a mix of humor and chaos, providing a roller coaster of emotions that can lead to both laughter and frustration among players. While some found the narrative engaging and entertaining, others noted issues such as desynchronization and graphical glitches that detracted from the experience. Overall, the story is seen as a fun, albeit short, journey that encourages replayability and social interaction.
- “The story mode is a roller coaster of laughs and raging moments that will probably end your friendship with your friend, but when you make it to the end it is pure satisfaction!”
- “The story is a beautiful work of art.”
- “The story is so funny, I love it.”
- “That was the most stressful 8 minutes of my life, and that's including the loading screen and story introduction.”
- “Instead, it becomes another story to recount, another reason to switch seats, another justification to try again.”
- “If you skip the cutscenes in story mode, the second player voice will not come through in the game.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs causing significant gameplay issues, including crashes, unresponsive controls, and problems with menus and matchmaking. Players express frustration over the game's unfinished state, leading to a lack of enjoyment and frequent interruptions during play. Overall, the game's stability is deemed unacceptable, detracting from its potential.
- “So bug-ridden it took me 20 minutes to start a game; after I got into the car, my view model was on the floor and I couldn't see anything, and none of my controls worked.”
- “To charge 10 bucks for a completely unfinished, buggy mess is really shameful.”
- “Worse than the demo - settings and menus are buggy and horrible, inviting doesn't work properly, and worst of all, it crashes a lot and you lose your checkpoint progress in the level.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming art style that prioritizes clarity and personality over visual spectacle, effectively enhancing the game's comedic elements. While some users noted minor graphical issues, the overall aesthetic contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Played since demo and loved the charm and art style.”
- “Short story though, but quite fun (if you ignore the small issues we had, which are more of graphical issues than anything else).”
- “It isn’t a game striving for visual spectacle or cinematic presentation; instead, it uses its aesthetic to deliver clarity, personality, and comedic timing.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively captures the emotional highs and lows of cooperative play, turning moments of frustration and imperfection into memorable experiences. It embraces human flaws, leading to both humorous and damaging interactions that can strain friendships. Players often find themselves in an emotional haze, reflecting on the intense experiences shared during gameplay.
- “It understands that co-op frustration, when carefully designed, can be one of gaming’s most memorable emotional experiences.”
- “It is a game that embraces human imperfection—hesitation, misdirection, and emotional overreaction—as its primary resource.”
- “Left us in a weird emotional haze, like we were coming down from something.”
replayability
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The game has limited replayability, primarily relying on social variation rather than mechanical depth to maintain long-term engagement. While it is not considered a bad game, its replay value is seen as lacking.
- “The game is designed for long-term engagement, emphasizing replayability through social variation rather than just mechanical depth.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, encouraging players to return and explore different strategies and outcomes.”
- “The variety of choices and paths available ensures that no two games feel the same, making it highly replayable.”
- “I'm not saying it's a bad game; it just has poor replayability.”
- “As for long-term engagement, the game is built for replayability through social variation rather than mechanical depth.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is praised for its fun and quirky nature, contributing to its unique charm. However, some players find that the gameplay mechanics, particularly the parking lot setting and direction-giving, can lead to frustration, overshadowing the enjoyment of the music. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it may not be enough to alleviate gameplay challenges for all players.
- “This game was so silly and had a really fun soundtrack.”
- “The concept, art, music, and quirky physics make this game immediately stand out.”
- “Bruh, still waiting on OST DLC...”
- “The concept, art, music, and quirky physics make this game immediately stand out, but the nature of being in a parking lot and giving directions (for me at least) leads to immediate frustration, not fun.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, likening it to a chore that detracts from the overall experience. The repetitive nature of grinding is seen as a significant drawback, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Turning the wheel with your face is too tedious, and contributes to the second biggest problem with this game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the monetization strategy is well-integrated with appealing visuals, such as movie posters and advertisements, enhancing the overall experience. However, specific details about pricing or in-game purchases are not mentioned.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag and overall poor performance.
- “Terrible, unoptimized, laggy mess.”