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Games like WHAT THE CAR?

If WHAT THE CAR? is your kind of game, the closest matches are WHAT THE GOLF?, World's Worst Handyman and Chat Ragdoll Racing — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, comedic and competitive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About WHAT THE CAR?: An absurdly silly adventure full of racing, laughs, and unexpected surprises. Roll, sprint, jump, fly and sneeze your way to victory on the racetrack and beyond!

2024ActionIndieAdventureCasualRacing19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Triband
WHAT THE CAR? — Steam game cover
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100 completion with stickers and crownsAbsurd humor never lets upActive community levels with fully integrated leaderboardsChallengingComedicCompetitive

Players who liked WHAT THE CAR? also play

Steam players who put hours into WHAT THE CAR? also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. WHAT THE GOLF?

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Top pick for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF?

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. World's Worst Handyman

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Suit up as the "World's Worst Handyman" in this comedy stealth game where every job is a chaotic adventure! Dodge disgruntled clients, bungle repairs, and save your beloved animal shelter from bankruptcy.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Chat Ragdoll Racing

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Chat Ragdoll Racing is fully physics-based ragdoll animated simulation game where Twitch Streamers can host games for their communities and have people race against each other in a wild physics-based world.

    2025ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Spurdo :D

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Spurdo :D is an Action Adventure Comedy game where you play as Spurdo, travelling to different past lives, each containing its own separate story, style, and gameplay mechanics. Offering a wide variety of scenarios and humorous interactions, you choose how you want to experience those lives again.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Monkey Party

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Ranked #5 for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Merge balls, unleash adorable monkeys, and build a tower of fun in Monkey Party! Master precision placement for maximum monkey mischief. It's a charming puzzle adventure that's easy to play and hard to put down!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Trombone Champ

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Ranked #6 for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?

    2022IndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Animal Super Squad

    WHY THIS

    Shares community levels, level editor and a funny mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Ranked #7 for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Animal Super Squad is a physics-based adventure game that lets you play as your favorite animal. Speed through a world full of dangers and bananas. Create your own levels, share them with the community, or forget all that nonsense and just play other people’s stuff.

    2018ActionIndieAdventureDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Made in Ohio

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for WHAT THE CAR? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Be ready for your adventures in OHIO. Fight Bosses, destroy your enemies, collect corns and become The King of OHIO!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to WHAT THE CAR?

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. WHAT THE GOLF?

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Reviewers of WHAT THE CAR? cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF?

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Trackmania

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Reviewers of WHAT THE CAR? cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Trackmania – the unique racing game that combines precision and creativity. Play for free across five stunning environments, race on the best player-made tracks every week, and climb your regional rankings.

    2023RacingFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Trackmania United Forever

    WHY THIS

    Shares leaderboards and a competitive mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Reviewers of WHAT THE CAR? cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with WHAT THE CAR?.

    TrackMania is the most entertaining car racing game ever. Millions of players play it in single or multiplayer modes. TrackMania United Forever is the ultimate TrackMania edition thanks to the numerous additions and innovations it has to offer.

    2008Racing14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Among Us

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Reviewers of WHAT THE CAR? cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with WHAT THE CAR?.

    An online and local party game of teamwork and betrayal for 4-15 players...in space!

    2018Casual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below WHAT THE CAR? at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Action with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with WHAT THE CAR?.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Action with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under WHAT THE CAR? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with WHAT THE CAR?.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with WHAT THE CAR?.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about WHAT THE CAR?

Is WHAT THE CAR? verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — WHAT THE CAR? is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does WHAT THE CAR? cost?
WHAT THE CAR? is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to WHAT THE CAR??
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside WHAT THE CAR? are WHAT THE GOLF?, World's Worst Handyman, Chat Ragdoll Racing.
Who developed WHAT THE CAR??
WHAT THE CAR? was developed by Triband.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on WHAT THE CAR?.

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