In Friender Bender, up to four players take turns controlling a single car, using power-ups and intentionally poor driving to sabotage each other. Players lose lives when they crash, and the last player remaining is declared the winner.

The storyline of Friender Bender revolves around a chaotic driving competition where players must outlast their opponents through cunning and skillful manipulation of the game's mechanics.

Friender Bender stands out with its unique blend of local multiplayer sabotage and competitive driving, offering a humorous and engaging experience that encourages players to embrace their inner backseat driver.