Deck13 Spotlight has picked up publishing for Pocket Wheels, a new racing/platforming game by solo developer Florian Wolf.
Pocket Wheels is in development for Windows PC (via Steam and GOG), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 and will launch in 2026. A playable demo for the game is available on its Steam page.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Pocket Wheels is about the childhood dream of imagining adventures with your toys inside the house. It’s a 3d platformer and racing game crossover, inspired by 90s collectathons. You play as a toy car with various abilities like jumping, gliding, and even a grappling hook. There are various vehicles that you can purchase with coins in the toy garage. Coins are collected in one of the many rooms inside the fully explorable house. Every room has a different theme with various race tracks, objectives and collectibles.
Special Abilities
Use your jump ability to complete various objectives or extend your wings to get off the track and explore the different rooms. There’s even a grappling hook to get around in style!
Explore
For a small car, everyday objects can be a great challenge. AR glasses can give a new view on a room and unravel various new obstacles and objectives. And you should definitely watch out for the roomba..