Sledders

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Sledders is a single player and multiplayer open world racing game. It was developed by Bonus Stage Publishing and was released on March 20, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Rev' up your sled & dive into fresh powder in Sledders! Realistic, physics-based snowmobile simulator in backcountries full of deep snow. Ride with and against your friends in online multiplayer. Can you reach the peak before others? Show off your sled-skills now on Sledders.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,806 reviews

graphics30 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game offers a highly realistic snowmobiling experience with impressive physics and controls.
It's a fun and engaging game that allows for hours of exploration and enjoyment, especially with friends.
The developers are actively updating the game and listening to community feedback, which shows great potential for future improvements.

The game currently lacks content and objectives, making it feel repetitive after a while.
Many players experience issues with controls, particularly with steering and getting stuck in deep snow.
The sound design is criticized for being generic, with all sleds sounding similar and lacking distinct audio.

graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant, cartoonish visuals and realistic snow effects, while others find them basic or disappointing, especially in comparison to other titles. Many appreciate the game's ability to run well on lower settings, but there are calls for more detail and improved environments. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent and enjoyable, there is a consensus that there is room for enhancement.
- “Insane physics and beautiful graphics! 100% recommend; it's like MX bikes but in snow.”
- “Visually, the game embraces a bright, colorful aesthetic that perfectly captures the joy and excitement of winter sports.”
- “The graphics and physics are decent, but that's about the only positive things I can say about this game.”
- “Graphically, it’s very basic — but that’s really not the main issue right now.”
- “I bought it thinking it would be like the winter season in Forza Horizon 4 where I could just tool around in a winter wonderland, but it's basically a static tech demo with Xbox One levels of graphics.”
- “The graphics are disappointing, the maps are empty without even obstacles (not counting the trees) and the bikes, despite the fact that people say they are very realistic and different, for me they are all the same and very rough as well as boring.”
gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Sledders is characterized by its engaging and realistic mechanics, offering a mix of exhilarating racing and physics-based challenges on snow-covered slopes. While many players appreciate the smooth controls and immersive experience, some express concerns about repetitive gameplay and the need for more content and variety. Overall, the game shows great potential, especially in multiplayer settings, but still requires refinement and additional features to enhance long-term enjoyment.
- “Sledders is an exhilarating and charming winter sports game that combines simple mechanics with fast-paced, competitive multiplayer action.”
- “Despite its simplicity, the game shines through its engaging physics-based mechanics, where momentum, timing, and clever use of boosts and power-ups can mean the difference between victory and defeat.”
- “The attention to detail in the snowmobile mechanics is commendable, making every turn, jump, and drift feel incredibly lifelike.”
- “The handling/controls take some time to figure out, and the gameplay gets stale after a short while.”
- “Gameplay is boring, the world is empty, and all vehicles sound and act way too similar.”
- “I bought Sledders based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews, but after 30 minutes of boring, frustrating gameplay, I decided to return it.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some players with high-end rigs report excellent performance, achieving over 100 fps, others with mid-range setups struggle to maintain playable frame rates, indicating a need for better optimization. Additionally, there are calls for more customization options for sled performance, as well as improvements to the overall tuning experience, which many feel is currently restrictive.
- “I have a bad PC, yet I can make this game run smoothly.”
- “I can play it at fairly high settings 1440p, so it seems to be fairly well optimized.”
- “Game is getting better optimized, runs better, faster, cooler.”
- “Not optimized very well, I've got a mid-range rig and barely scrape 30 fps, which kind of ruins the experience.”
- “No performance tuning – there’s no way to modify sled performance, which feels restrictive.”
- “I would call it playable on the Steam Deck, but it is not quite optimized enough for a verified badge.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the cheerful tracks that enhance the gameplay experience and provide a relaxing atmosphere, others criticize the lack of a proper soundtrack and sound effects, feeling that the game is incomplete without them. Many users express a desire for more musical content to elevate their experience, suggesting that the current state feels like a tech demo rather than a fully realized game. Overall, the music can be enjoyable when paired with personal playlists, but the absence of an integrated soundtrack is a notable drawback.
- “The sound design complements the visuals with cheerful music tracks that maintain an energetic pace, encouraging players to keep pushing forward.”
- “Great game, realistic and fun to just put some music on and chill out.”
- “Put on some music and start ripping through the powder.”
- “No race, no progress, no music, no objective/missions, no dialogues, no story, no collectibles, nothing.”
- “This game has no servers on multiplayer and the single player feels like a broken tech demo: no music, respawn button doesn't actually save new spawn point as controls indicate, and no goals, missions, or indication of control, just jank, jank, jank -- I look forward to the updates they roll out later this year that just got announced, because I don't understand what led me to purchasing this game when I did -- it has overwhelmingly positive reviews but I'm not sure for what, none of them seem to specify any redeeming quality about the current state of the game -- if I knew it was as easy as making a few assets in Blender and doing the bare minimum in Unity to list a game in this stage of development on Steam for $30, I would have quit my day job years ago.”
- “Where's the sound effects/music?”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of narrative and structured missions, leaving players feeling unfulfilled and disconnected. Many users express a desire for more engaging content, such as missions, objectives, and a storyline, rather than the current focus on exploration without direction. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the absence of a compelling story or progression system detracts from the overall experience.
- “Give us some kind of missions, towers, and buildings with the ability to go inside them, warm up by the fire at campsites, sleep under the stars in a tent, and continue on a long journey to deliver medical supplies or save an injured hiker, bringing him to an extraction point for helicopter evacuation.”
- “When/if there's ever missions or single-player content to accomplish without the need for friends who share your niche taste in games, I will definitely purchase this again for that experience.”
- “They released plans to have game progression and achievements, but honestly, the exploration is where it's at—no mission, no goal, just exploring and challenging yourself.”
- “No race, no progress, no music, no objectives/missions, no dialogues, no story, no collectibles, nothing.”
- “This game has no servers on multiplayer and the single player feels like a broken tech demo: no music, respawn button doesn't actually save new spawn point as controls indicate, and no goals, missions, or indication of control, just jank, jank, jank. I look forward to the updates they roll out later this year that just got announced, because I don't understand what led me to purchasing this game when I did. It has overwhelmingly positive reviews but I'm not sure for what; none of them seem to specify any redeeming quality about the current state of the game.”
- “They released plans to have a game progression and achievements but honestly the exploration is where it's at, no mission, no goal, just exploring and challenging yourself.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during loading and gameplay. While some users find the glitches entertaining, others express frustration over persistent issues that hinder their experience. Overall, despite its fun elements, the game is criticized for being buggy and unstable, impacting player enjoyment.
- “Not much to do yet, but it runs great and is very fun.”
- “Every time I go to load in and play, it freezes right as I'm about to load in and crashes.”
- “Every 5 to 10 minutes my game freezes and crashes. It's a very good game to play, but they need to fix the freezing bug.”
- “When I try to launch a map, everything freezes and I have to use Windows to close the app.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally resonant, often comparing its experiences to real life and appreciating its heartfelt updates. The game evokes feelings of introspection and humor, as one player reflects on their spending choices in contrast to the immersive enjoyment the game provides.
- “Great game; it almost makes me feel pretty similar to real life, with some obvious video game realities. If the developers keep doing heartfelt updates, this game has great potential.”
- “This game honestly made me feel like an idiot for spending 26k on a new sled when I could just play this instead in the warmth of my basement.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is designed for casual fun and high replayability, featuring engaging sledding races in snowy environments. While the single-player content is limited, its focus on social play makes it an enjoyable and addictive experience, perfect for repeated play during winter or whenever players seek a lighthearted gaming session.
- “Developed with a focus on casual fun and replayability, the game offers an accessible yet surprisingly deep experience centered around sledding races across snowy landscapes.”
- “Although the single-player content is modest, the game’s emphasis on social play and replayability ensures that sledders remains a joyous and addictive title worth exploring during the colder months or anytime you want to bring a bit of winter fun to your screen.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is widely criticized as a cash grab, with many users labeling the pricing as overpriced and exploitative.
- “Right now it's just a cash grab.”
- “Overpriced cash grab.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly entertaining, particularly enjoying its humor while playing in a relaxed state. The comedic elements contribute to a fun experience, with anticipation for future updates that promise new content.
- “It's incredibly fun to play, especially after enjoying some laughs with friends.”
- “A hilarious game that keeps me entertained while I wait for updates that bring new maps and sleds.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, likening it to needing a second life to complete it. Additionally, there are requests for more immersive audio to enhance the experience, moving away from the simplistic "farming sim" sounds.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “One thing I will ask for is more of a real sound instead of the 'farming sim' audio.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's vibrant, cartoonish visuals and upbeat atmosphere create a refreshing and lighthearted racing experience, appealing to players seeking joyful competition, whether solo or with friends.
- “Its vibrant, cartoonish visuals and upbeat atmosphere make it a refreshing alternative to more serious racing titles, appealing to players looking for lighthearted, joyful competition either alone or with friends.”