First off: we just want to say a massive thank you. Here goes…
THAAAAAANK YOOOOOOUUUUU.
Since the launch of our demo:
- Over 235,000 players have added Backseat Drivers to their Steam wishlist
- It’s been downloaded more than 1.7 million times
- 1.4 million unique players have tried to escape the parking structure from hell
That’s way more yelling, oversteering, crashing and passenger-ejecting than we ever dreamed of. You’ve all made this wild little project something truly special, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Full Release Date
We’re thrilled to finally share it: Backseat Drivers will officially launch on October 9, 2025.
Mark your calendars, grab your friends (willing or otherwise), and wishlist if you haven’t already. The full version is just around the bend!!
Wishlist Backseat Drivers on Steam
New in This Update
Leaderboards
Which grandma can punch it hardest? Time to find out. Stats are now tracked on global leaderboards.
- Compete globally! Stats and times are now tracked on the in-game leaderboard.
- Compare with friends for bragging rights!
- Or, discover you’re slower than an actual grandma!
Steam Lobby Fixes
We’ve cleaned up a bunch of Steam invite issues so it’s easier to join your friends.
- Invites should now work more reliably, even if your buddy is hiding “Offline.”
- No more endless clicking or failed joins.
Other Tweaks
- General stability + network improvements.
- Small bug fixes. (Gramma can stop writing complaint letters… for now.)
FAQ
(We’ll keep this updated as we get closer to release — here’s a starter list)
- When exactly is the game releasing? → October 9, 2025
- How much will it cost? → We’re releasing with a launch discount of 20% on a price of $9.99 (with regional pricing adjustments).
- Will progress from the demo carry over? → No, they’re 2 different games — the full release features 8 new levels.
- Can I still play the demo after release? → Yes sir or ma’am, we’re keeping the demo live to give people a taste of the torture of driving with granny, though we don’t have plans to continue updating it with new features from the full game.
- Will there be more content at launch? → Oh yes! There’ll be 8 new levels, 3 new characters, tons of cosmetics, secrets, surprises, scares, skellingtons, and so much more.
We can’t thank you enough for the support so far. Whether you’ve been streaming, posting clips, or just shouting at your friends from the passenger seat — it means the world to us.
Stay tuned, buckle up, and slap that wishlist button if you haven’t yet. The road to release starts now.
– The GhostJam Games Team