Screw Drivers Guides & Walkthroughs

This hub links to every guide on the Screw Drivers wiki. Whether you are building your very first vehicle or optimizing a championship-winning racer, you will find step-by-step help here.

Beginner resources

If you are brand new to the game, start with the Getting Started guide. It covers the build editor basics, your first engine and drivetrain setup, and the early career races you should tackle first.

Once you have a working car, move on to How to Steer — a surprisingly common stumbling block because steering is configured on the suspension, not the wheel itself. Many new players spend minutes wondering why their car drives in a straight line before discovering this.

Mechanical deep dives

Gear transmissions are the most complex system in Screw Drivers. The Gear Transmissions guide explains 2-step and 3-step gear shifts, ratio calculations, and how to build multi-speed gearboxes without duplicate ratios that waste power.

For help diagnosing build errors, the Troubleshooting guide covers the most common issues: disconnected parts, red-highlighted components, and the frustrating “car has errors” message. Press X in build mode to see exactly which parts need attention.

The October 2025 update added chains. The Chains Build Guide explains how to wrap chains around gears to transmit power across long distances without a rigid axle. After v1.0, the Track Editor lets you design custom maps and share them on Steam Workshop. Save repeating gearboxes as Blueprints. New players should read How to Get for the paid switch and System Requirements before buying. The Drivers License page covers XP, levels, and DLC badges. Paid expansions are listed in the DLC Guide. Steam overlay goals are on Achievements.

Career and boss fights

The Monarchs hub has dedicated strategies for every career boss, from the early Prince of Gears to the final Secret Queen. Each monarch page includes recommended builds, gear setups, and driving tips to help you clear every challenge.

Multiplayer and collectibles

Setting up a server is straightforward once you know which ports to forward. The Server Setup guide walks you through every step. For treasure hunters, the Treasure Locations page lists every known hidden chest on the island.

Vehicle building

The Builds hub covers vehicle design philosophy, from lightweight beginner cars to high-speed racers. Learning to build well is the single most important skill in Screw Drivers, and these guides break down every concept step by step. The Parts section catalogs every engine, wheel, gear, and suspension in the game with their specifications. The Controls page lists all keybindings for the build editor and driving mode.

Stay updated

Check the Updates hub for the latest patch notes, new parts, and balance changes that affect your builds. New content is added regularly, so bookmark this hub and check back often. Browse the categories above or use the navigation menu to find exactly what you need. Each guide includes detailed screenshots, recommended settings, and links to related topics so you can dive deeper into any subject.