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SuperTuxKart

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description SuperTuxKart Overview

SuperTuxKart is a free and open-source kart racing game featuring Tux, the Linux mascot, alongside characters representing other open-source software projects. It is developed by a community of volunteer contributors and distributed under the GNU General Public License. The game supports single-player, local split-screen, and online multiplayer modes across platforms including Linux, Windows, and macOS. It evolved from TuxKart, an earlier project from the early 2000s, and has shipped multiple major releases including story, time trial, and battle modes.

help SuperTuxKart FAQ

Is SuperTuxKart really completely free?

Yes. SuperTuxKart is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU General Public License, built by volunteer contributors. It can be downloaded at no cost from supertuxkart.net with no ads or in-app purchases.

Does SuperTuxKart have online multiplayer?

Yes. Online and LAN multiplayer was introduced with the major version 1.0 release in 2021. Players can race over the internet or play local split-screen with up to four players on one computer.

What platforms can I play SuperTuxKart on?

Official builds are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it especially popular on Linux desktops. An Android version is also distributed for mobile play.

Is SuperTuxKart a good Mario Kart-style game for PC?

It is the best-known free, open-source alternative to Mario Kart, with item boxes, drift boosts, race and battle modes, and a full story mode. Instead of Nintendo characters, it stars Tux the Linux penguin racing against mascots from other open-source projects, including Konqi, with the villain Nolok filling the Bowser role.

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