SuperTuxKart for Windows

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SuperTuxKart Analysis

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SuperTuxKart is a free kart racing game that offers an engaging experience reminiscent of classic titles like Mario Kart. Players can enjoy diverse tracks and colorful graphics while racing against computer-controlled opponents or friends. The game features three racing modes: Time Trial, Quick Race, and Grand Prix, allowing players to choose their preferred style of play. Additionally, it includes a variety of entertaining power-ups that players can collect and use strategically during races, adding an element of fun and unpredictability to the gameplay.

Although SuperTuxKart captures the essence of traditional kart racing games, it lacks a dedicated battle mode, which some players may miss. The game is still in development, and users may encounter occasional bugs and longer loading times for certain levels. Nevertheless, those who appreciate kart racing will find SuperTuxKart to be a delightful and nostalgic experience.

SuperTuxKart for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: December 18, 2012

Latest update: January 7, 2026

Version: 1.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 11

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 17,908

Downloads Last Week: 3

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3.9/5

8 User Votes

An excellent Free Kart Racing without ugly ads
FOSS_GamerJanuary 7, 2013
Pros
-Tons of levels -4 player split screen multiplayer -Fun Controls (I played with an xbox360 controller) -Free -Appropriate for kids -Fun and unique powerups -Good music -Completely volunteer made! It's really cool seeing so many people work together just because they love it. -Open source and still being improved. The game will only get better. -Story mode -Unlockable characters and levels
Cons
-A couple times the menus disappeared in about a 6 hour playthrough. I just restarted the program and it fixed it. -Some controllers make controlling karts difficult (if you're computer is windows I highly recommend the xbox360 controller)
Summary
STK will be familiar with anyone whose ever played a kart racing game like Mario Kart or LittleBigPlanet Karting. I played multiplayer with my girlfriend and it worked great. I am going through and unlocking all the levels right now. I will post a more thorough review when I'm done.
Fun while it works...
grey-am-gardenApril 21, 2012
Pros
Nice, fast, free, '3-D' game. Imaginative obstacles and power-ups. Some of the music is very involving.
Cons
NEEDS a joystick/joypad to get any real use out of it. Sometimes the duck in the 3-wheeler is almost invisible. And the drivers' 'thumbnails' don't usually produce a full-size image. Sometimes some icons aren't visible. When I 'Quit' the game, I get an error message, telling me it has 'encountered a problem and needs to close'.
Summary
I've tried this on an old, half-gig laptop, running XP Home AND a two-and-a-half-gig Dell Optiplex GX280 running XP Pro SP3, but the SAME errors keep occurring (admittedly, if I've run Advanced System Care, the problem with the duck disappears temporarily on the desktop). Obviously, the 'duck' etc. issues suggest an underpowered graphics card, but to have had THE SAME issues on TWO DIFFERENT machines tends to hint at something more fubdamental within the program. This may or may not have any bearing, but (if I'm reading the error reports right, the program seems to think my Dell is running Windows NT).
Just OK But Not Great
SLorraineJuly 27, 2010
Pros
Graphics are good.
Cons
Hard to maneuver the cart with arrow keys.
Summary
I downloaded this game for my 6 year old grandson for when he came to visit. This game did not hold his interest for very long--maybe because of his young age, but I believe it was because of how hard it was to maneuver the carts around. Maybe you are suppose to have a joy stick to play this game because it was very awkward using the arrow keys. I think it I had a joy stick and this game worked with it, that my grandson and everyone else would have really enjoyed this game.
I recommend it for everybody.
maniopasSeptember 22, 2009
Pros
Great and imaginative obstacles, weapons and carts.
Cons
Does not play full-screen for me, but it is Ok, since the window is large enough.
Summary
Has average graphics, but it is really fun. Reminds me of some cart races on iPhone (not very much alike, but alll the same, programming quality is super....)
Great not just for the kids!
halyndiabasAugust 16, 2009
Pros
We are having a lot of fun playing this with the youngsters. A great game - and free!
Cons
Nothing serious, just a minor bug.
Summary
Try it!
need graphics card
007shaMarch 22, 2009
Pros
cant say anything bad
Cons
cant run on my pc, need graphics card
Summary
SuperTuxKart Rocks!
athealwashingtonOctober 14, 2008
Pros
I like everything about the game, it features the cute Linux mascot Tux and all of his friends racing in a SuperFunGame!
Cons
There are no Cons!
Summary
A little too difficult for me. Too difficult for me.
Opa-LokaJuly 15, 2008
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Developer’s Description

By SuperTuxKart Development Team

Play a 3D cart racing game on your computer.

SuperTuxKart is a 3d kart racing game. You can play with up to four friends on one PC racing against each other, or beat the computer. Race under water or in space, watching the stars passing by. You can do a single race against other karts, compete in one of several Grand Prix, try to beat the high score in time trials on your own, and play battle mode against your friends.