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Carmageddon Max Pack

Combat racing where finishing laps is only one way to win

Stainless Games Ltd · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Jun 30, 1997

ActionIndieRacing

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 800
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 6, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
HD3850
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Carmageddon Max Pack?

In this arcade driving game, you compete in timed events across cities, mines, and desert towns. You climb the career rankings by completing laps, wrecking every rival, or killing every pedestrian, while collecting power-ups and avoiding armored police cars.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy dark humor and exaggerated violence
  • +you like unlocking cars as you climb the rankings

Not for you if...

  • −you want conventional racing without gore or civilian targets

What players say

84% of 800 reviews are positive

Players praise the open tracks and freedom to explore beyond the racecourse. Recent reviewers report rendering problems and cars that are difficult to steer.

Screenshots and trailer

Carmageddon Max Pack screenshot 1

Carmageddon Max Pack system requirements

Minimum: HD3850, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor
(DOSBox software mode) 1.8Ghz, (DOSBox 3DFX mode) Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom 9600
Graphics
(DOSBox software mode) NVIDIA GeForce 7300 series, ATI Radeon™ X1600 Video Card with 256MB RAM, (DOSBox 3DFX mode) AMD Radeon HD3850 or GeForce 8800GTX
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
240 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Carmageddon Max Pack have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Carmageddon Max Pack run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Carmageddon Max Pack 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

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