SuperTux
Run, jump, and slide through a frosty platforming classic.
How to install SuperTux for free
SuperTux is a free platformer game released under Open Source (GPL-3.0). It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, needs about 250 MB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. The fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher, which handles the download and setup in one click.
One-click install
PlayBound fetches the official release — no third-party mirrors.
Installation steps
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Install the PlayBound Launcher, then find SuperTux and press Install. The launcher downloads the official release, unpacks it and creates a shortcut. This is the fastest route and it never uses third-party mirrors.
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Alternatively, download SuperTux directly from the official site at https://www.supertux.org. Always download from the official source — third-party mirrors of free games are a common malware vector.
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Official releases are published on GitHub at github.com/SuperTux/supertux/releases. Pick the newest stable release matching your operating system.
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Windows
Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts. If Windows SmartScreen warns about an unrecognised publisher, that is normal for open-source projects without a paid code-signing certificate — choose More info, then Run anyway.
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macOS
Open the downloaded .dmg and drag the app into Applications. On first launch macOS may refuse to open it as unidentified — right-click the app and choose Open to approve it once.
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Linux
Check your distribution's package manager first, which is usually the easiest route. Otherwise download the AppImage from the official site, mark it executable and run it.
chmod +x *.AppImage && ./*.AppImage - 7
Launch the game and look at the settings menu before your first session — resolution and control defaults are worth checking. SuperTux needs roughly 250 MB of free disk space.
System requirements
Minimum
1 GHz CPU · 512 MB RAM · Any GPU · 300 MB storage
Recommended
Any modern machine
Install questions
Is SuperTux free?
Yes, entirely. SuperTux is open-source under GPL-3.0 with no purchases or advertising.
Is SuperTux like Super Mario Bros.?
Very much so by design — running, jumping, stomping enemies, power-ups and a world map. Jump physics are close but not identical, so expect a short adjustment period if you have extensive Mario experience.
Does SuperTux have a level editor?
Yes, a complete built-in editor, which has produced an active community of level designers. It is the closest free equivalent to Super Mario Maker on a computer.
How long is SuperTux?
Two full worlds of levels ship with the game, plus a substantial library of community add-on levels — several hours for the base campaign and considerably more with community content.
Is SuperTux suitable for children?
Yes. It is bright, friendly, has no violence beyond cartoon enemy-stomping, requires no account, has no purchases and no online interaction with strangers.