Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game from developer Bugbear, the studio behind FlatOut 1 & 2. Players engage in full-contact racing, participating in both demolition derbies and traditional track races. The game emphasizes a true-to-life physics simulation with soft-body damage modeling, resulting in epic crashes and dynamic metal deformation. Drivers master sophisticated driving dynamics while navigating breakneck races and over-the-top collisions.

Vehicle upgrading offers in-depth customization, allowing players to reinforce cars with heavy iron for protection or enhance engine performance with parts like air filters and camshafts. This meaningful customization impacts handling, enabling builds from robust tanks to agile, fast rockets. Wreckfest includes a career mode where drivers battle for championships, earn experience, and unlock new upgrades and cars. Challenge modes introduce unique vehicles such as lawn mowers, crop harvesters, school buses, and three-wheelers. Multiplayer allows online competition for demolition dominance. The game also supports modding through the Steam Workshop, providing access to additional content like monster trucks and custom tracks. Wreckfest delivers a unique blend of destructive racing and detailed vehicle management.