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WHAT THE CAR?

Level-based racing with a legged car and changing obstacles

Triband · Released Sep 9, 2024

ActionAdventureCasualIndieRacing

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 855
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
16
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 days ago
Nov 4, 2026
Minimum PC
GT 750M
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is WHAT THE CAR??

This single-player, 3D racing game puts you in control of a car with legs across a series of islands. You race through obstacle courses, explore for hidden treasures, and solve puzzles. You can also create and share levels or play ones made by other players.

For you if...

  • +you like short, playful races with unusual mechanics
  • +you enjoy exploring islands for secrets and puzzles
  • +you want to make and share your own levels

Not for you if...

  • −you want straightforward racing with a standard car
  • −you prefer longer races to brief obstacle courses

What players say

84% of 855 reviews are positive

Players praise the humor, changing level mechanics, and community-made courses. Common complaints are repetitive stages and controls that feel awkward when levels demand precise movement.

How many players finish WHAT THE CAR??

7.0% of Steam players have unlocked «Suspicious», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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WHAT THE CAR? system requirements

Minimum: GT 750M, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, 2 GB Memory
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does WHAT THE CAR? have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does WHAT THE CAR? run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
35
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Catalan.

Does WHAT THE CAR? use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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