Backseat Drivers

Last updated: 2025-10-11

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Summary
  • Excellent co-op with friend pass
  • Intense and humorous co-op gameplay
  • Unrealistic and buggy physics
  • Broken multiplayer functionality
  • Poor and difficult controls
  • Unoptimized and laggy performance
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Categories

Cooperative MultiplayerDriving SimulationVehicle CustomizationAsymmetrical Co-opPuzzle Solving

Emotions

Frustration16%Joy16%Amusement15%Satisfaction14%Excitement12%
Reviews
(sample size)
61
Helpful reviews
79%
Unhelpful reviews
21%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
84
Negative points
48
Gameplay points
10
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
11
Misc points
3
Point
Excellent Co-op & Friend Pass
Description
Players overwhelmingly praise the game's co-op experience, highlighting its chaotic, humorous, and immersive nature. The inclusion of a 'Friend Pass' feature, allowing multiple friends to play with only one purchase, is a highly valued and frequently mentioned aspect.
Importance
99%
Intense & Humorous Co-op
Description
The co-op gameplay is described as intense, leading to a lot of shouting and humorous interactions among players. This dynamic often involves one player driving and others giving directions, creating memorable and funny moments.
Importance
26%
Humorous & Engaging World
Description
Players enjoy the game's humorous elements, including funny movie posters, ads, and the overall goofy world design. The ability to swap car parts for silly items also adds to the lighthearted fun.
Importance
17%
Challenging & Fun Gameplay
Description
The game is noted for being harder than it looks, featuring basic but interesting obstacles and challenging routes. The goofy physics contribute to a fun and unique challenge, often leading to hilarious wrecks.
Importance
17%
Friendship-Testing Experience
Description
The game's intense co-op nature is frequently mentioned as a 'friendship destroyer' or a test of relationships. While humorous, it underscores the high-stakes and often frustrating (in a fun way) communication required.
Importance
15%
Potential for Longevity
Description
Players suggest features like a Public Lobby option and Steam Workshop support to enhance the game's longevity and replayability. Planned future game modes, such as racing, are also anticipated.
Importance
11%
Good Core Idea & Driving
Description
The game is recognized for having a good core concept and enjoyable driving mechanics. The music is also noted as pleasant, contributing to the overall experience.
Importance
10%
Developers are Responsive
Description
Players appreciate the developers' responsiveness to feedback, particularly regarding bug fixes. This indicates a positive relationship between the community and the development team.
Importance
9%