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The frantic, pedal-to-the-metal chaos of co-op games like Overcooked or Moving Out makes video games feel exciting and overwhelming in a good way. We all know that collaborating with friends to accomplish a task when the clock is ticking can bring out the best and worst in us all. In a constant search for new games to throw into the co-op rotation with friends, CarGo! offers the same panic-inducing experience as other co-op challenges, with a few elements that keep it from the upper echelon of the party game genre.

CarGo! offers a simple premise: drive trucks to deliver goods. From dropping off materials to factories and then transporting the finished products to their final destination, the gameplay loop is simply driving in a bird ‘ s-eye view around various areas. This delivery simulator experience is surprisingly present in the games marketplace in 2025, albeit often as a first-person realistic simulator. CarGo! instead opts to offer a cartoon art style and arcade experience, encouraging players to go it alone or team up for deliveries.

Developers Memory Leak Games and Cleversan Games understand that the goal here is simple, and they don’t make it more complicated than it needs to be. Players will need to avoid traffic and other street hurdles to get to where they need to go, and nothing truly feels like it’s out to sabotage you. The challenge feels fair enough, although solo play does make the experience much more stressful. Just as with Overcooked, playing alone makes it less fun than with friends and puts all of the responsibilities on one person, increasing the pressure.

While the developers know what they set out to do, I can’t say any element of the game grabbed me like other party co-op experiences. Firstly, the controls felt a bit looser than I’d like for an arcade experience. Because you’re only offered a single way to play the game by delivering materials or packages via truck, I wish it felt better to do the one thing the game presents you. The camera angle mixed with the imprecise controls often made me feel like I was up against control mechanics rather than the actual challenge of navigating the map.

The cartoon art style is also generic, harming the charm of a game that opts for a more playful art style. I think the lack of a quirk or defining characteristic to the graphics and art design also leaves you more focused on the gameplay, which isn’t anything of note. Still, it’s a serviceable art style, much like the gameplay. With many party games, playing with friends who experience the chaos at your side is the main fun factor. The issue for CarGo! is simply that there are better games with unique designs and addicting gameplay that overshadow what’s offered here.

I’ll keep CarGo! installed for my next few game nights, but I’m concerned that after just about 10 hours, I already feel like I’ve spent all the time needed on this game. I’m curious to hear how others feel. If you give CarGo! a chance, let us know in the comments! CarGo! was released on March 25, 2025, on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and is available for PC via Steam. In the coming months, it will also be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

An Xbox Series X|S review copy of CarGo! was provided by Ultimate Games for this review.

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10

CarGo!

$12.99

4.5

Score

4.5/10

Pros

• Chaotic gameplay fit for a co-op game night

Cons

• Lackluster art design
• Controls that feel flawed and imprecise
• Not enough here to keep you interested for long