Van Wheel Gone

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Van Wheel Gone is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Zhengyu Ye and was released on September 8, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Van Wheel Gone is a quirky adventure platformer where you play as a little orange van on a quest to recover its stolen wheels from nine hellish, surreal worlds. Traverse challenging environments filled with enemies and secrets while using unique items like scissors, headlights, and flight to overcome obstacles. This game blends exploration, light combat, and whimsical storytelling in a bold journey of courage and persistence.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story2 positive mentions

The game features engaging gameplay mechanics, including a unique triple jump and creative time mechanics that enhance the platforming experience.
The visuals and music are beautiful, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere, and the game delivers a thoughtful message that resonates with players.
It's a short but sweet experience that offers replay value and a charming, unique character design, making it a delightful indie platformer.

The game suffers from significant bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including easy sequence breaking and a lack of polish in the user interface.
Level design is criticized for being uninteresting and overly reliant on introducing new mechanics without creating engaging environments.
Many players feel the game lacks sufficient content, with a playtime of only 30 to 50 minutes not justifying the price point.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay features interesting mechanics and a creative time element, with snappy and enjoyable movement. However, the level design is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a short overall experience that feels unworthy of its price.
- “The gameplay mechanics are actually pretty interesting.”
- “Plus, the time mechanic is also creative.”
- “Gameplay and movement are snappy and fun!”
- “The level design is really lacking; it feels too reliant on showing you a bunch of new mechanics back to back rather than trying to make the areas interesting to maneuver around.”
- “I expect a game that I paid $7 for to give me more than 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The game controls like crap; its gameplay is literally going from point A to point B.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and artistic style, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Players appreciate the tasteful visuals and how they enhance the overall gameplay, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Graphics are beautiful and the music slaps.”
- “I really enjoyed the art style and game mechanics.”
- “Visuals are tastefully done and the game respects your time.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is unexpectedly deep and emotionally resonant, particularly for those dealing with grief, offering a rewarding experience. It features a subtle yet meaningful narrative that enhances the surreal atmosphere, complemented by enjoyable minigames within the story mode.
- “Went in for the surreal vibes... was not expecting the story to hit this deep!”
- “This game can be deeply emotional for anyone grieving, but ultimately rewarding with an interesting twist on the genre and a subtle but meaningful story driving your ride along.”
- “This game can be deeply emotional for anyone grieving, but ultimately rewarding with an interesting twist on the genre with a subtle but meaningful story driving your ride along.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting that the soundtrack is a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, evoking strong emotional responses.
- “The soundtrack is another strength here, and the message at the end of the game brought me to tears.”
- “Graphics are beautiful and the music slaps.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its unique mascot, a funny little car guy, and a distinct brand of hilarious cat humor that adds charm to the short indie platformer experience. Players appreciate the originality and comedic elements that set it apart from other titles.
- “The main mascot is very unique; he's a funny little car guy, and I like him.”
- “It is a short indie platformer game with hilarious cat humor and a unique charm that I have never seen in other games.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game engaging and enjoyable, noting that it offers significant replayability, particularly for those interested in achievement hunting.
- “This game has such a unique presence; the gameplay is fun and engaging, and it offers a good amount of replay value for achievement hunting.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes deep emotions, particularly for those experiencing grief, while offering a rewarding experience through its unique genre twist and a subtle yet impactful narrative.
- “This game can be deeply emotional for anyone grieving, but ultimately rewarding with an interesting twist on the genre, featuring a subtle yet meaningful story that drives your journey.”