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2025 Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart World combines classic kart racing with a connected open world where you drive freely between tracks. Up to 24 racers, new moves like rail grinding and wall riding, and the elimination-style Knockout Tour make for chaotic competitive fun.

What defines Mario Kart World:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Open world
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Mario Kart World are Sea of Thieves, Riders Republic and Fortnite. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mario Kart World special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sea of Thieves

93 %

2018 PCPlayStationXbox 39.99 € 👍 89 % Very positive, 355,238 reviews on Steam

  • Open world
  • Lavish presentation
  • Co-op or multiplayer

A shared-world pirate sandbox where your crew sails a ship together, hunts treasure and runs into other player crews who might become allies or attackers. The thrill comes from teamwork and unscripted encounters at sea rather than grinding for stronger gear.

Fortnite

Lavish presentation

A free-to-play battle royale with a bright cartoon look, where fast gunfights and optional building decide who survives. Constant new seasons, live events and a huge library of player-made modes keep it fresh.

Skate.

Open world

A free-to-play skateboarding sandbox set in an open city where you practice tricks, explore spots and take on challenges with friends and other players. The stick-based control of feet and board is at the heart of the experience.

Kirby Air Riders

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Kirby Air Riders is a fast, colorful arcade racer where auto-accelerating machines drift, charge boosts and clash in chaotic arena battles. It focuses on accessible, multiplayer-friendly mayhem.

Descenders Next

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An extreme sports game where you carve down snowy mountains, dirt trails and parks on a board or bike, ideally with friends. It focuses on fluid tricks, quick reactions and exploring open descents.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A colorful arcade kart racer starring Sega icons, where vehicles morph between car, boat and plane mid-race. Dynamic tracks, drifting and weapons make it especially fun in multiplayer.

LEGO 2K Drive

Lots of humour

A colorful arcade racer set in the open LEGO world of Bricklandia, where you build vehicles brick by brick and seamlessly transform between road, off-road and water. Light, family-friendly and funny.

Bowser's Fury

Lots to discover

A compact 3D Mario adventure set in a connected island world, where the giant Fury Bowser periodically crashes in to raise tension and pace. Collecting Cat Shines, tight platforming and Bowser Jr. as a helper make it accessible and varied.

Crash Team Racing

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A kart racer starring the Crash Bandicoot cast, built around a demanding drift-boost system and an adventure mode with a hub world and boss races. It really shines in split-screen with friends.

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