Zero Gear
Physics-driven kart racing with weapons and competitive modes beyond racing
Brian Cronin · Released Jan 12, 2010
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 349
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 2, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is Zero Gear?
Zero Gear is a kart combat racer with solo play and online matches for up to eight players. You boost, flip, and slide across more than fifteen maps, competing in race, tag, goal, and target modes.
For you if...
- +you want casual, fast-paced competition with friends
- +you like customizing both your kart and character
Not for you if...
- −you prefer realistic driving to arcade handling and power-ups
What players say
81% of 349 reviews are positive
Players praise the variety of modes and group play. Older reviews report empty public servers and weak bots, while a recent reviewer says online play works well. Recent criticism includes awkward controls, resolution handling, and a lack of explanations for mode rules.
Screenshots and trailer
Zero Gear system requirements
Minimum: Shader Model 2.0 capable, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Zero Gear?
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- OS
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- Processor
- 2.0 GHz CPU
- Graphics
- Shader Model 2.0 capable
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 Mb free space
- Notes
- Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer connectivity
Does Zero Gear have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.
Does Zero Gear run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 45
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Zero Gear use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
