Pocket Wheels: a 3D Platformer Racing Game Inspired by 90s Collectathons

No matter what kind of experiences came to our lives, we always leave a space in our hearts for the beautiful childhood memories. Therefore, games that capture that nostalgic fun resonate with us naturally. Pocket Wheels is one such game — the first look at it might make you want to try it.

"Pocket Wheels isn't just a racing game, it's an objective-based 3D platformer." There are various toy cars to choose from, like a school bus or even a skateboard with a unicorn sitting on it. They not only can race but also can jump, glide, or be equipped with a grappling hook to swing in the air. You can even play golf with your vehicle. 

There are different themed rooms with collectibles and objectives to explore and various tracks to race and platform on. As you jump and accelerate, wings emerge from both sides, and your vehicle will have two flames shooting out at the rear, allowing you to fly through obstacles. The collected coins can be spent to purchase more unique cars. 

Pocket Wheels is a passion project developed in Unity by solo developer Florian Wolf. The comparative footage from the developer shows how the game's visuals have been improved over time:

You can download and try out the demo version on Steam, which offers a full level, six objectives, 12 vehicles to choose from, a photo mode to try out, and up to 100 coins to collect. Feel free to forward your feedback to the developer via X/Twitter and support the project development on Patreon.