Networking modes were introduced in version 1.0. The game supports single player, local multiplayer, WAN multiplayer, and LAN multiplayer modes. For example, Mozilla Thunderbird plays the referee, flagging the start of the race and saving players when they drive off the course.
The game features the mascots of several open source projects.
SuperTuxKart 's gameplay is similar to that of the Mario Kart series, but also has distinct elements, such as collecting and using cans of Nitro. Split-screen 4-player multiplayer in SuperTuxKart (2017, 0.9.3)
