Go Kart Island takes the familiar thrills of kart racing and blends them with open-world exploration and a lighthearted story mode. You’ll follow Lachlan the highland cow, a determined racer chasing his dream of becoming Go Kart Champion. But there’s a catch—the Island’s shady Mayor demands a hefty 1,000-coin entry fee to join the BIG RACE. Time to drift, boost, and collect your way to victory!

Explore, Race, and HONK Your Way to Glory

• Full story mode with 34 events and over 150 collectibles scattered across the island.

• Compete in a variety of challenges—races, time trials, chases, deliveries, and more.

• Meet and race against 32 quirky animal characters, including giraffes, turtles, and sheep.

• Master 84 unique challenges for extra replayability and gold trophy glory.

• Equip items, dodge hazards, and unleash your fully honkable kart horn (yes, you can HONK!).

From Dream to Reality

Go Kart Island is the creation of solo developer Ewan McKenzie, who turned his lifelong love of Mario Kart into his first solo project. After working in the games industry since 2009, McKenzie took a leap of faith in 2024 to develop the game full time.

“I was obsessed with Mario Kart as a kid, and I’ve always wanted to make my own kart racer,” said McKenzie. “I drew inspiration from A Short Hike, Diddy Kong Racing, and Forza Horizon to create something fresh—an open-world, story-driven kart game. It feels surreal to finally release it, but I’m thrilled to get it into players’ hands.”

If you’ve ever wondered what Mario Kart might look like with the freedom of Forza Horizon, this is your chance to find out.

Go Kart Island is available now on Steam, with the Nintendo Switch version—published by Ant Workshop—coming January 9, 2026.

Whether you’re looking to drift around neon corners, launch homing missiles at your rivals, or fly through flaming stunt hoops, Hot Rod Mayhem delivers a frenetic mix of arcade racing and action that’s perfect for adrenaline junkies and kart racing fans alike.

Customize, Dominate, and Drift to Glory
In Hot Rod Mayhem, you’re not just another racer—you’re a one-person demolition derby with a license to thrill. Customize your look with helmets, outfits, and bold color schemes, then pick your ride from a lineup of 15 uniquely tuned hot rods like the Blazing Bullet or Crimson Cruiser.

Once you’re on the track, anything goes. Use tricked-out items like Homing Darts, Turbo Boosts, and sneaky Discs to sabotage your competition and snag first place. And when you’re not racing, take on wild stunt trials that test your reflexes with fiery hoops, electrified traps, and launch pads.

Race Across Wild Worlds
From the frosty curves of Snow Summit to the party vibes of Mariachi Mile, every track in Hot Rod Mayhem is packed with style, hazards, and chaos. With multiple variations across ten action-packed cups and a brand-new Crazy difficulty mode for hardcore racers, there’s always a new challenge just around the bend.

Whether you’re chasing leaderboard glory or just here to raise some hell on the track, this is one racer that doesn’t pull any punches.

Hot Rod Mayhem is available now for:

• PlayStation – $19.99 USD / £15.99 GBP / €19.99 EUR

• Xbox – $19.99 USD / £19.99 GBP / €19.99 EUR

• Nintendo Switch – $19.99 USD / £17.99 GBP / €19.99 EUR

Rev your engines, grab your power-ups, and get ready to cause some chaos—Hot Rod Mayhem has officially hit the road.