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Content notice: This game may contain content that is not appropriate for all ages: Occasional violence or brutality, vulgar and explicit language.
Mixed — 69% positive (113 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A psychological taxi horror game where every passenger may be dangerous. Drive through the night, question criminals, read their behavior, hack for clues, and survive each ride to save your kidnapped wife.
Indie, Simulation, Strategy · 2026 · More free games
In Backseat, navigate through tense rides at night, reading behaviors to survive and rescue your kidnapped wife. Drive strategically, questioning criminals, and hacking for clues in this gripping indie experience.
About this game
Your wife has been kidnapped. To get her back, you must obey BK26: pick up dangerous strangers at night, learn what they know, and avoid giving them a reason to kill you.
Drive the wrong people through the night
Killers, thieves, fraudsters and unstable strangers sit behind you. Listen closely, watch their behavior, and uncover what they are hiding before the ride turns deadly.
Question without provoking them
Use your logbook to profile each passenger. Ask carefully, choose your words, and gather clues without pushing a dangerous person too far.
Hack for the answer that keeps you alive
Use your computer to search databases, dig through the deep web, and find critical information—maybe even how to defuse the bomb under your car.
Survive each ride
Complete BK26's missions: Deliver passengers, send your notes, and follow the trail toward your wife.
Wrong move, fatal ride: Inside the taxi or outside it, one mistake can end the night.
Decide your fate
Obey BK26, look for another way out, and decide how much you are willing to risk. You are not driving for money. You are driving for your family.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows (64-bit) 10
- Processor: i5 3550 / RYZEN 5 2500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD R9 270X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows (64-bit) 10
- Processor: i5 7600K / Ryzen 5 2600x
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update 1.1.0 — Navigation, Driving & Stability Improvements
Update 1.1.0Update 1.1 is now live!This update focuses on making the overall driving experience smoother, navigation more reliable, and progression less frustrating, alongside a number of fixes and optimization improvements.Improvements & FixesImproved the GPS and navigation system for more reliable route tracking and destination detection.Improved rerouting behavior when leaving the suggested route.Adjusted certain gameplay systems to provide a smoother experience after repeated failed attempts.Improved lane assistance behavior and its response to manual steering.Fixed several issues related to checkpoints, retries, and passenger pickup sequences.Fixed certain roadside events being triggered again after restarting from a checkpoint.Improved readability across selection screens, subtitles, and passenger/suspect names in multiple languages.Updated lane assistance descriptions across all supported languages.Fixed various text overflow and UI layout issues in different languages.Added general performance and optimization improvements.Improved overall game stability.Fixed various minor visual and localization issues.Various small bug fixes and polish improvements throughout the game.Thank you to everyone who has been playing Backseat and sharing feedback with us. We're continuing to improve the experience based on your reports and suggestions.Backseat — Version 1.1.0Read full article on Community Announcements (Warte)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix
- Fixed an issue where certain choices would not appear during parts of the finale.Read full article on Community Announcements (HanSolo)Patch NotesOfficial
Korean Localization Fix
We have fixed the issue affecting the Korean localization, including Korean text not displaying correctly. We are currently looking into the other issues reported by players and will do our best to resolve them as soon as possible. Thank you for your feedback and patience.Read full article on Community Announcements (HanSolo)AnnouncementsOfficial
We Passed 10,000 Wishlists - Thank You! ❤️
We just passed 10,000 wishlists on Steam, and we seriously want to thank everyone who has been following Backseat, playing the demo, joining the playtest, and sharing feedback with us.It means a lot to see this many people interested in the game.Alongside this milestone, we’ve also updated both the Backseat Demo and Playtest builds.These builds are still very much works in progress. You may run into bugs, unfinished details, balancing issues, or parts of the game that still need more polish. That’s exactly why your feedback is so important to us right now.Every bug report, suggestion, criticism, and even the small details you notice help us understand what needs more work before release.If you’ve already played an older version, we’d love to hear what you think about the latest build as well.Thank you again for helping us reach 10,000 wishlists and for being part of Backseat’s development. 🚕❤️See you in the backseat.Read full article on Community Announcements (I'M FAMOUS)AnnouncementsOfficial
Backseat Release Date Announced!
The road gets darker on 09/07/2026Backseat, our psychological taxi horror game, is officially launching on Steam. Step into the driver’s seat, pick up suspicious passengers at night, observe their behavior, read the signs, and decide who can be trusted.But in Backseat, every ride is a risk.Your wife has been kidnapped. To save her, you must follow the orders of a dangerous man, transport criminals through the city, identify who they really are, and report what you discover. Every passenger may be hiding something. Every mistake may cost you more than money.Get ready for a tense horror experience where the danger is sitting right behind you.Wishlist Backseat on Steam now and don’t miss the release.Read full article on Community Announcements (I'M FAMOUS)
