All verified WheelMates gadgets
WheelMates has five named ability achievements on Steam: Grapple, Magnetic Grabber, Magnet Wheels, Phase Shifter, and Paintgun. Each achievement unlocks when the corresponding ability is obtained, confirming that gadgets are campaign progression milestones rather than a fixed starting loadout.
| Ability | Verified role in progression |
|---|---|
| Grapple | Named early ability with its own Steam achievement |
| Magnetic Grabber | Car upgrade used for cooperative environmental interaction |
| Magnet Wheels | Traversal upgrade associated with magnetic routes |
| Phase Shifter | Later campaign ability with a dedicated achievement |
| Paintgun | Later car upgrade used to expand puzzle interactions |
Official descriptions say new abilities open additional ways to explore familiar rooms and hidden areas. Exact targets and button prompts are best learned from the current in-game tutorial, because the public store text does not document every interaction.
How to learn a new ability
When a gadget is introduced, stop before leaving its tutorial space. Both players should test the prompt, range, valid targets, and reset behavior. Many WheelMates puzzles depend on one car creating an opportunity for the other, so confirming what each player sees is more useful than treating a gadget as a solo shortcut.
Do not assume every metal, colored, or distant object is interactive. WheelMates uses visual cues to distinguish puzzle elements. If an expected target does not react, check the angle and distance, confirm both clients are updated, and reload the checkpoint before reporting a bug.
Gadget completion checklist
Steam lists a separate achievement for obtaining every named ability. A complete gadget run should therefore show all five entries unlocked. These achievements are separate from the collectible goals for Neuro-Cores, Neuro-Memory Cards, Custom parts, and scannable objects.
Backtracking can reveal optional routes after a later upgrade, but the available official sources do not publish a universal room-by-room backtracking map. Use the game's current checkpoint structure and visible ability prompts.
FAQ
How many WheelMates gadgets are confirmed?
Five named abilities have acquisition achievements on Steam.
Do you start with every ability?
No. Their Steam descriptions say to obtain each ability, and the achievement sequence places them across campaign progression.
Are gadgets collectibles?
They are tracked as ability unlocks. Steam lists the four collectible sets separately.