WHAT THE CAR?

Level-based racing with a legged car and changing obstacles

Triband · Released Sep 9, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 907
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 9; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 weeks ago; Sep 7, 2026

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

85% of 907 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.

Screenshots and trailer

WHAT THE CAR? system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 35
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

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.