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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : CPU quadruple cœur ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Compatible DirectX 12 avec au moins 2 Go de VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Six-core CPU or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 12 compatible with at least 4GB VRAM DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Backseat Drivers

⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗
Released October 9, 2025
sample: 421 reviews posted after launch (107 AI-classified)
76/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 79 % · 1,135 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
9,75€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Friendships are tested in the passenger seat as co-op chaos drives the fun for players sinking between two and ten hours into the track, though a 76 percent post-release approval rating across 421 sampled reviews hints at a bumpy ride. While the overall Steam history sits at 79 percent positive out of 1135 reviews, navigating the current roadblocks requires patience.

In-game

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« J'ai tuer ma grand-mère 12 fois, mais j'ai eu mon burger. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Le jeu est très bien, mais prévoyer une clim, ça donne chaud. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Excellent jeu, je m'amuse beaucoup avec mon partenaire, malgré mon micro terrifiant... Mais sinon mes 9 euros sont vraiment bien dépensés! En plus mon partenaire peu joué au jeu gratuitement grâce au jeu "Backseat Drivers: Friends Pass"! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« vous ne verrez plus les mamies de la meme facon »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Super super drôle, des barres de rires à 2 ou à 4 ! Franchement petite pépite pour pas vous prendre la tête. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« ça lag un peu (je joue très bien sauf quand je prends des item ou qu'il y a des choses qui bougent hors champ de vue) (je décommande d'être la grand-mère si vous avez le même pc que moi) »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« jeu beaucoup trop chère pour le peu de temps de fun... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Bon concept mais full bug (2/5) qui gâche l'expérience de jeu. C'est dommage »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Had the free pass version and my friend paid for it. We couldn't get me into the game. The in game invite failed, accepting invites through Steam failed, join game, etc., etc. Maybe this game is enjoyable, but I can't recommend it. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« You'll have a few hard laughs for about 30 minutes and it starts to get pretty stale/boring. I do enjoy the friend's pass as always, but I was hoping the game would lock my friends and I in for at least a couple hours. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« played with 3 friends for 20 minutes, didnt enjoy a minute of it, its got a funny concept but its just not actually fun at all, not challenging, nothing. its just a bad game with nothing to it »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« excellent jeu à faire avec son bro, cependant vous n'aimerez pas si vous n'aimez pas être heureux »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« J'ai tuer ma grand-mère 12 fois, mais j'ai eu mon burger. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« jeu beaucoup trop chère pour le peu de temps de fun... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Le jeu est très bien, mais prévoyer une clim, ça donne chaud. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Bon concept mais full bug (2/5) qui gâche l'expérience de jeu. C'est dommage »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Excellent jeu, je m'amuse beaucoup avec mon partenaire, malgré mon micro terrifiant... Mais sinon mes 9 euros sont vraiment bien dépensés! En plus mon partenaire peu joué au jeu gratuitement grâce au jeu "Backseat Drivers: Friends Pass"! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Had the free pass version and my friend paid for it. We couldn't get me into the game. The in game invite failed, accepting invites through Steam failed, join game, etc., etc. Maybe this game is enjoyable, but I can't recommend it. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« vous ne verrez plus les mamies de la meme facon »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« You'll have a few hard laughs for about 30 minutes and it starts to get pretty stale/boring. I do enjoy the friend's pass as always, but I was hoping the game would lock my friends and I in for at least a couple hours. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Super super drôle, des barres de rires à 2 ou à 4 ! Franchement petite pépite pour pas vous prendre la tête. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« played with 3 friends for 20 minutes, didnt enjoy a minute of it, its got a funny concept but its just not actually fun at all, not challenging, nothing. its just a bad game with nothing to it »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« ça lag un peu (je joue très bien sauf quand je prends des item ou qu'il y a des choses qui bougent hors champ de vue) (je décommande d'être la grand-mère si vous avez le même pc que moi) »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« excellent jeu à faire avec son bro, cependant vous n'aimerez pas si vous n'aimez pas être heureux »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
67 % pos · n=87
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=20
Multiplayer
64 % pos · n=11
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=6
Value for money
17 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8758623
Stability / bugs200218
Multiplayer11704
Content / longevity8701
Audio / music6303
Value for money6105
Interface / UX5005
Story / writing4301
Performance3012
Graphics / art2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.

🪤 69 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
61 % (n=178)
2-10h
86 % (n=233)
10-25h
100 % (n=9)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 81% positive81DecJan 2026 : 68% positive68JanFeb 2026 : 80% positive80FebMar 2026 : 73% positive73MarApr 2026 : 67% positive67AprMay 2026 : 83% positive83MayJun 2026 : 85% positive85JunJul 2026 : 67% positive67Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€6.32€7.30€8.28€9.26€10.252026€6.82

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 09, 2025 · All-time low: €6.82 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 63 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics deliver laughs: gameplay secures 58 positive mentions out of 87 total.
  • Multiplayer antics shine through with 7 positive mentions out of 11.
  • Overall content satisfies many, reflected in 7 positive mentions out of 8.

Weaknesses

  • Technical instability looms large, with bugs cited negatively in 18 mentions out of 20.
  • Interface design frustrates the driver, drawing 5 negative mentions out of 5.
  • Value perception stalls out, with 5 negative mentions out of 6 regarding the price.

Who is it for?

Patience-testing driving duos and casual groups seeking chaotic weekend laughs will find the right gear here.

Is Backseat Drivers worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 79% of 1,135 Steam reviews are positive (player score 76/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics deliver laughs. Current price: 9,75€.

Verdict

Backseat Drivers offers genuinely funny cooperative moments if you can swerve past the technical bugs and interface hurdles. With 76 percent of post-release reviewers giving it the green light, it remains an entertaining pit stop for patient groups.

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Backseat Drivers: 76/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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