There’s a fine line between life-saving heroism and slapstick disaster, and a new game from the studio behind #DRIVE is betting that line is where the fun lives. Independent developer Pixel Perfect Dude has officially unveiled Ambulads, a physics-based co-op rescue title that promises to swap sterile medical drama for wheelbarrows, forklifts, and the kind of teamwork that usually ends with a patient taking a second tumble.
Ambulads is a physics-based co-op game where players work together to transport victims, with in-game payouts determined by the health of the delivered patients
Announced today alongside a reveal trailer, Ambulads is set to launch in 2027 and will be available exclusively on Steam. Up to four players must collaborate to locate accident victims, navigate them through unpredictable environments, and load them into an ambulance—though standard stretchers are just one option. Players can also improvise with whatever environmental objects are lying around, often with predictably chaotic results.
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The game’s core mechanic ties in-game payments directly to the condition and size of each patient upon arrival at the hospital. That means every bump, drop, or ill-advised shortcut directly affects the bottom line. Earnings from completed runs can be used to upgrade the ambulance’s capacity, allowing teams to haul more patients in a single trip. A secondary income stream lets players collect abandoned loot and sell it to a buyer stationed near the hospital, adding a morally flexible side hustle to the rescue operation.
We wanted to capture the sheer panic and comedy of trying to coordinate an emergency rescue with your friends while using a wheelbarrow or a forklift instead of a proper stretcher”— Dariusz Pietrala, CEO at Pixel Perfect DudeKALISZ, GREATER POLAND, POLAND, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Chaotic Co-Op Rescue Game Ambulads Announced!
Dariusz Pietrala, CEO of Pixel Perfect Dude, put the game’s tone into sharp focus: “We wanted to capture the sheer panic and comedy of trying to coordinate an emergency rescue with your friends while using a wheelbarrow or a forklift instead of a proper stretcher. In Ambulads, the biggest threat to the patient’s survival isn’t the accident itself – it’s your partner’s awful ideas.”
Communication is key to pulling off these harebrained plans. The game features proximity chat to facilitate real-time coordination, alongside character customization and a full suite of physics-based interactions that turn every rescue into a unique puzzle. The result is a cooperative experience built on problem-solving—or, more accurately, problem-creating—with friends.
Pixel Perfect Dude, a Polish studio with over 30 million players worldwide and multiple “Game of the Year” awards for hits like #DRIVE, #DRIVE Rally, Order Automatica, and Ski Jump, is once again aiming for the sweet spot between high-quality entertainment and chaotic fun. The small team’s reach has proven far bigger than its size suggests, and Ambulads looks to continue that tradition.
Main Features:
- Online co-op rescue with friends
- Physics-based victims transport
- Payout based on the weight and condition of the victims
- Upgradable ambulance
- Questionable medical equipment
- Shady business on the side
- Character customization
- Proximity chat
Factsheet:
- Developer: Pixel Perfect Dude
- Publisher: Pixel Perfect Dude
- Release Date: TBA
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About Us:
With over 30 million players worldwide and a growing shelf of “Game of the Year” accolades, Pixel Perfect Dude is a small studio making a massive impact. The Polish developer and publisher behind hits like #DRIVE, #DRIVE Rally, Order Automatica, and Ski Jump is laser-focused on one goal: bringing the absolute highest quality entertainment to every major gaming platform. Small team, huge reach, relentless dedication.
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Pixel Perfect Dude
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Why it matters: With a growing appetite for physics-driven co-op games that prioritize laughter over realism, Ambulads taps into a proven formula from a studio with a track record of hits. The game’s unique risk-reward system—where patient health directly impacts earnings—adds a strategic layer that could keep players coming back, even after they’ve accidentally launched a victim off a cliff.
