Question 1

Is SuperTuxKart free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, entirely. SuperTuxKart is open-source under GPL-3.0 with no purchases, cosmetics or advertising.

Question 2

Does SuperTuxKart have split-screen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, local split-screen for up to four players on one machine, with full gamepad support. It is one of the game's strongest features.

Question 3

Is SuperTuxKart a good Mario Kart alternative?

Accepted Answer

It is the closest free equivalent. Drifting, item boxes, power-ups, split-screen and a story mode are all present, and several tracks are genuinely well designed. Handling is slightly floatier and the presentation is less polished than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but it costs nothing and needs no console.

Question 4

Does SuperTuxKart have online multiplayer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with public servers and no account requirement. Live server and player counts are shown on the SuperTuxKart servers page.

Question 5

Will SuperTuxKart run on a low-end laptop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It scales down well and runs acceptably on integrated graphics, though a dedicated GPU gives smoother frame rates at higher settings.

Action	Default input
Accelerate / brake	`Up / Down Arrow`
Steer	`Left / Right Arrow`
Drift / skid	`V`

Action	Default input
Steer	`Left Stick`
Accelerate / brake	`Right / Left Trigger`
Drift / skid	`X / Square`
Rescue kart	`Y / Triangle`

SuperTuxKart controls

Mouse & keyboard

SuperTuxKart

Controller