Star Racer

Retro arcade combat racing where boosting and healing share energy

Whatnot Games · Released Jul 28, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 59
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 23, 2026
Minimum PC: ® UHD 630; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Star Racer?

This sci-fi arcade racer has you drifting, shooting rivals, and gliding through the air on intergalactic courses. You navigate icy terrain, lava, mines, and turrets, while Event Races add survival and target-breaking challenges.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast races that take practice to master
+you want local split-screen competition or cooperative play
+you want to build tracks and share them online

Not for you if...

−you prefer realistic driving over arcade-style handling

What players say

92% of 59 reviews are positive

Players praise the handling and soundtrack, frequently comparing the racing to F-Zero. Some still ask for online multiplayer.

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Star Racer system requirements

Minimum: ® UHD 630, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8
Processor: Intel i5-4600K
Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Star Racer have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Star Racer run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Star Racer 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam