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Whatnot Games · Published by Whatnot Games · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 95% positive (84 reviews) · 15 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Soar through concrete and cosmos in Star Racer, a retro-infused combat racer. Defy gravity, conquer wild Event Races, master the course editor, and crush the competition by any means necessary!
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Action, Racing · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Experience the thrill of racing through both concrete and cosmos in Star Racer. Created by Whatnot Games, this 2025 release invites you to defy gravity and crush your rivals in intense Event Races.
About this game
Buckle up and reach for the stars! Star Racer is a high-octane combat racer that takes the streets to new dangerous heights. Inspired by retro classics, Star Racer combines speed, strategy, and sky-splitting action across a universe of wild tracks and unpredictable challenges.
Take the fight and leave your rivals in the stardust with gravity-defying glides, split-second reflexes, and devastating attacks. Boost through the streets, soar through the skies, and crush the competition in fast-paced, combat-fueled races. Manage your energy between boosting and healing, and unleash your arsenal to dominate on the ground or in the air. Cross the finish line by any means necessary!
Face more than just your opponents—each track is filled with perilous hazards ready to end your run. Blaze across icy terrain, lava-covered courses, and chaotic, bouncy roads. Watch out for mines, turrets, and other destructive traps waiting to send you flying.
The race doesn't end there. Event Races are a wild twist on traditional racing where the rules change every time. Survive lava-drenched courses, dodge mysterious interlopers, or tackle precision-based "break the targets" challenges.
Create your own adrenaline-fuel races with the robust Track Editor, now featuring online functionality. Upload your creations, browse community tracks, and challenge racers from around the world. Shape the road, set the hazards, and let others test their mettle on your custom circuits.
Key Features:
Heart-Pounding Races: Engage in intense, high-speed battles across intergalactic racetracks. Drift, boost, fire, and soar your way to the front of the pack with cunning strategy and split-second reflexes! But beware the cosmic dangers that lie ahead. Only the most skilled racers will survive the chaos and claim victory.
Concrete & Clouds: Leave the competition in the dust—both on the ground and in the skies! Experience high-octane action with gravity-defying glides and aerial combat. Blaze across pavement, soar through the stars, and make your rivals eat stardust.
Track Editor: Unleash your creativity with a powerful, dynamic track editor. Build challenging circuits, share them with friends, and master the most daring designs. The race is yours to shape!
Event Races: Think fast, adapt faster. Event Races turn traditional racing upside down with wild, unpredictable challenges. Dash across tracks consumed by lava, fend off unexpected interlopers, or master precision-based “break the targets” trials. With fresh scenarios rotating in, no two races are ever the same—only the bold will survive the madness.
Local Multiplayer: Grab up to three friends and dive into split-screen madness! With support for up to 4 players in local multiplayer, Star Racer turns every couch into a launchpad for wild, competitive fun.
Featured Tracks by Grant Kirkhope: In addition to music from Mason Lieberman and Jules Conroy, legendary composer Grant Kirkhope brings his signature flair to the cosmos. Known for classics like Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007, and Mario + Rabbids, his signature sound fuels select tracks with epic energy.
Lastly, we want to note that no generative AI was used to create any of the art assets used in the game. We believe in paying artists for their time, expertise, and passion.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8
- Processor: Intel i5-4600K
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 630
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-4600K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Star Racer Switch Port is HERE!
Switch Port!Its here! The Switch port is done and released today! If you want the game on the go, you have that option now. This is my first game on Switch, so this is incredibly exciting. In celebration, I am making the Steam version on discount.Reddit AMAThis Sunday at 12PM ET / 9AM PT / 4PM GMT I am participating in an AMA on the Nintendo Switch subreddit. Stop by!https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/That's all for now. Happy racing!Read full article on Community Announcements (Whatnot Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Star Racer V1.1.0, Switch Port, and Soundtrack!
Exciting news!V1.1.0We have been working with friends and colleagues across the world to bring you the newest major update to Star Racer... LOCALIZATION!!! With this patch you will be able to fully play Star Racer in the following languages:EnglishSpanishFrenchItalianGermanPortugueseJapaneseKoreanChinese SimplifiedChinese TraditionalNow people all over the world can enjoy the silliness we made. Currently you will have to navigate to the options menu to change the language, but we will put out an update soon that auto detects your language from Steam.Switch PortThis is really exciting. We have been working with Crossbridge Games to bring Star Racer to the Switch! Now I know that many of you have the game already for PC, but if you know people who want to play it on the Switch, or you just really prefer your Switch then you are now in luck! We release on Switch on September 3rd! Also of note, the game will work on Switch 2, though there will not be a Switch 2 specific version just yet.SoundtrackFinally, to celebrate everything, we are releasing the full Star Racer Original Soundtrack! You can find it today on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and anywhere else you find music these days! One note, while you can listen to it on streaming, if you are able please consider purchasing the full album, as the money goes directly to the composers! In celebration of all of this news, the game is on sale today! And it will be on sale again (the Steam version) when we release the Switch version!I want to say a sincere THANK YOU to everybody at Crossbridge who helped develop the port and communicate with Nintendo to get this crazy game on the eShop. I really don't think it would have happened without them. But even more importantly, I want to say THANK YOU to EVERYBODY who has supported, played, and talked about this game up until now. On a personal note, I have wanted to develop games for as long as I can remember, and share the joy of playing games with as many people as I ca...Read full article on Community Announcements (Whatnot Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Star Racer OST now Available to Early Access Purchasers
Star Racer OST, baby!Hello, and happy Thursday! A while ago we announced that due to the price decrease of the game from early access to full release, we wanted to make sure that we showed our heartfelt appreciation to the players who supported us early on by gifting a copy of the Star Racer OST. Well, that day has finally arrived! The soundtrack has gone through mixing and mastering, and its here for your enjoyment! Put it on your Walkman or Zune, or your Pono if you are into that sort of thing... but whatever you do, just make sure it gets into your ear holes!"What if I didn't get the early access version? What am I, chopped liver?" More like a fine Beef Wellington, or a hot coconut curry for my vegan friends out there. For full transparency, we at Whatnot Games wanted to make sure our composers felt appreciated, so we are paying them a proportion of the OST revenue (this is how music sales should be btw. They wrote the music, they deserve to benefit!). Unfortunately Steam does not currently offer revenue splits for soundtracks, so we are going to be releasing the OST on a platform that does support that in the near future. In the meantime, please enjoy the album artwork by our artist, Maxim Mel!Thank you, and happy listening!Read full article on Community Announcements (Whatnot Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.0.19 (Workshop Browser)
Hi all! We've got an update for you!Bug FixesFixed a game freeze that would sometimes happen when challenging a racer FeaturesAdded a workshop browser! We had some feedback that people didn't know where to find the workshop tracks they downloaded. They are still in the quick race menu, but we also added a new browser where you can view and subscribe to tracks in-game rather than having to go through Steam. You can also quick race the tracks right from that screen!Read full article on Community Announcements (Whatnot Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Course Editor Hotfix
Found a game breaking bug in the course editor that was preventing players from placing points or even loading courses. Fixed it!Read full article on Community Announcements (Whatnot Games)
