Battle Wheels

Action Shooter Driving Multiplayer

⭐ 4.4 (982 votes)

Battle Wheels is a hilarious, chaotic arcade game that distills vehicular combat down to its simplest form. It is a side-scrolling 1v1 battler where the objective isn't to destroy the enemy car, but to hit the enemy driver in the head. With no health bars for the vehicles, a single well-placed hit can end the round instantly, making every match tense and unpredictable.

🚗 Gameplay Mechanics: Physics is King

The game runs on a exaggerated physics engine. Cars are bouncy, gravity feels light, and momentum is everything.

The Weak Point: The driver sits exposed in the cockpit. If the driver's head hits the ground, a wall, or the enemy car's wheels, they are eliminated.
Flipping: You control the rotation of your car in mid-air. The strategy is to flip your car so that your wheels land on the opponent's head. It’s like wrestling with cars.
One-Button/Simple Controls: The game is designed for accessibility. You mainly just move forward and backward/rotate. This simplicity makes it perfect for local multiplayer on a single keyboard.

🛠️ Customization and Classes

Before the battle, you can customize your war machine. The choices affect physics:

Chassis Types: A tiny go-kart is fast but easily flipped. A monster truck is stable but slow. A tank chassis is hard to push around.
Wheels: Larger wheels offer better protection for the driver but raise your center of gravity, making you more prone to tipping over.
Damage Types: Some setups focus on ramming, while others might include defensive spikes.

🏆 Modes and Features

Campaign Mode: Fight through a series of AI opponents, unlocking new parts and skins.
2-Player Mode: This is where the game shines. Playing against a friend next to you creates moments of screaming and laughter as cars fly uncontrollably across the screen.

🧠 Tactics for Winning

1. The Turtle Defense

If you are losing control, try to flip upside down so your wheels are facing up. This protects your head from aerial attacks.

2. The Bait

Drive forward to lure the opponent into a jump, then quickly reverse. If they miss their landing, they will crash their head into the floor.

3. High Ground

Always try to be above your opponent. Gravity adds force to your impact. Dropping your wheels onto their canopy is the most reliable way to score a kill.