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Can't Drive This

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Race your monster truck WHILE your friend builds the road. Go too slow, and you'll EXPLODE! And yes, it's as chaotic as it sounds – especially in four player split-screen.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Racing

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    Pros

    • Fun and unique cooperative gameplay
    • Local and online multiplayer support
    • High replayability with random track pieces
    • Customization of vehicles and tracks
    • Engaging and chaotic party experience

    Cons

    • Limited content and game modes currently
    • Some bugs and technical issues reported
    • Online playerbase is small
    • Controls can be tricky for some players
    • Lack of narrative or deeper progression

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have control over building the track or driving, making real-time decisions and reacting to random track pieces."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game requires skillful driving and quick building under pressure, with a learning curve and feedback from success or failure."

    • Competition
      1

      "Some competitive elements exist via leaderboards and high scores, but primary focus is cooperative play rather than direct competition."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report spending multiple hours and wanting to improve scores, though some mention limited content reduces long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Core gameplay is cooperative with one player building and the other driving; communication and teamwork are essential."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively build tracks in real-time from random pieces, customizing vehicles and track visuals."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions are mostly cooperative and equal; while some trolling occurs, players generally participate as equals."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game for fun, stress relief, and distraction, enjoying chaotic and humorous moments with friends."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different track layouts and strategies to overcome challenges and improve performance."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Game environments are limited and repetitive; focus is on mastering mechanics rather than discovering new areas."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of vehicles and track visuals allows personal expression within the game."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "The game features a stylized but plausible scenario of driving and building tracks, with no strong fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience playing locally or online with friends."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players improve driving and building skills over time, learning to coordinate and react quickly."

    • Health
      -5

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and coordination; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Players form social bonds through cooperative play and communication, though interactions are mostly casual."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Players share roles equally without formal leadership or authority dynamics."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players unlock cosmetic items and achievements, but core gameplay progression is limited."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Gameplay is fast-paced and stressful, requiring focus and quick reactions rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals, physics, and chaotic gameplay provide sensory stimulation and emotional excitement."

    • Status
      0

      "Leaderboards exist but social recognition is not a major focus."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on mechanics."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Players must plan and react quickly to build viable tracks and drive effectively, though randomness limits deep strategy."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High tension and suspense from maintaining speed and avoiding crashes create thrilling gameplay moments."

    • Value
      1

      "Players find good value in fun and social interaction, though some mention limited content for price."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Gameplay focuses on building and cooperative challenges rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid failure by maintaining speed and navigating obstacles, creating a survival-like challenge."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026