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Karting Core
A single-player kart racing game focused on skill-based driving. Race across 10+ tracks, unlock 3 kart tiers, compete in 5 tournaments, customize your garage and camera, and master races, time trials, and drift challenges.

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Features
Single-player
HDR available
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔ ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Karting is a game that relies heavily on vehicle handling, physics, balance, and player feedback. Early Access allows us to work closely with the community to refine these core systems while continuing development.

Our goal is to use player feedback to improve driving feel, kart setup options, progression systems, AI behavior, and overall gameplay experience. We believe that involving players during development will help us create a more enjoyable and authentic karting experience than would be possible behind closed doors.

We are committed to actively supporting the game throughout Early Access and regularly releasing updates as new features, content, and improvements are completed.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“6-12 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add more tracks and more career missions, create overall more polished game experience”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version already includes the core gameplay experience and is fully playable.

Current features include:

Functional kart physics and driving model
Multiple karts with different characteristics
Several race tracks
Single-player racing
AI opponents
Basic progression and unlock systems
Controller and wheel support
Graphics, sound effects, and user interface systems

The game is actively being developed, and players may encounter incomplete features, balancing issues, temporary placeholders, or bugs as new content and systems are added during Early Access.

For a complete overview of currently available features, please refer to the "About This Game" section.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Probably yes, around 15% - 25% more expensive.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community feedback will play an important role in shaping the future of the game.

We plan to gather feedback through:

Steam Community discussions
Steam reviews
Discord server discussions
Social media channels
In-game feedback reports

Players will help us identify bugs, improve vehicle handling, balance progression systems, refine AI behavior, and prioritize new features. We will regularly review community suggestions and use them to guide development decisions whenever possible.

Development updates, patch notes, and roadmap progress will be shared regularly so players can follow the evolution of the project and participate in its growth.”
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About This Game

Karting Core

Karting Core is a single-player kart racing game focused on skill-based driving, AI competition, and progression through a structured racing career.

A major focus during development has been creating a driving experience that feels responsive, rewarding, and enjoyable to master. Every aspect of the handling model has been designed to capture the excitement of kart racing while remaining accessible to new players.

Compete across 10+ tracks with day and night variations, progress through 5 career tournaments, unlock 3 kart tiers, customize your personal garage, and improve your skills through races, time trials, and drift challenges.

Career Mode

Build your kart racing career through a series of 5 tournaments.

Compete in championship events, earn progression, unlock new content, and gain access to faster kart tiers as you advance through increasingly challenging competitions. Success depends on consistency, racing technique, and vehicle control.

Kart Tiers

Drive 3 kart tiers, each offering unique performance levels and handling characteristics.

Begin with accessible entry-level karts and work your way toward faster machines that require greater precision and mastery.

Tracks

Race across more than 10 tracks featuring both daytime and nighttime conditions.

Track environments include:

• Urban locations
• Industrial facilities
• Natural landscapes
• Indoor arenas

Each circuit presents unique layouts, corner combinations, and racing challenges.

Driving

Driving feel has been a primary focus throughout development.

The handling model is inspired by real-world kart racing while remaining accessible to new players. The goal is to capture the sense of speed, momentum, and precision that makes kart racing rewarding while providing responsive controls that encourage players to improve through practice.

Improve your driving skills through:

• Precise braking
• Smooth cornering
• Maintaining speed through turns
• Consistent lap performance

Clean and consistent driving leads to better race results and faster lap times.

Driver Pulse System

Karting Core features a Driver Pulse System that reflects the driver's composure behind the wheel.

Smooth and controlled driving helps maintain a stable pulse, while mistakes, aggressive inputs, and inconsistent driving can increase stress levels and make the pulse less stable.

A stable pulse rewards disciplined driving and contributes to higher event scores, while an unstable pulse can reduce the number of points earned during races.

The system encourages precision, consistency, and clean driving rather than relying solely on speed.

Camera Customization

Adjust the camera to match your preferred driving view.

Players can freely customize camera position, angle, distance, and field of view to create a driving perspective that feels comfortable and suits their play style.

Whether you prefer a closer view focused on precision or a wider perspective for better track awareness, the camera can be configured to fit your needs.

Game Modes

Career Mode

Progress through 5 tournaments and unlock new kart tiers.

Quick Race

Jump directly into races against AI opponents on available tracks.

Time Trial

Set personal best lap times and improve your performance on every circuit.

Drift Mode

Earn points by maintaining controlled drifts and mastering vehicle balance.

Garage Hub

The Garage Hub serves as a central location between events where players can access game activities and follow their progression throughout their racing career.

Players can personalize the Garage Hub with decorative items unlocked through gameplay, including stickers, trophies, paintings, and other collectibles. Over time, the garage can be transformed into a unique personal space that reflects each player's achievements and preferences.

Players can also discover and interact with an arcade machine located inside the Garage Hub.

Early Access Content

The Early Access version currently includes:

• 10+ tracks with day and night variations
• 3 kart tiers
• 5 career tournaments
• AI opponents
• Career Mode
• Quick Race mode
• Time Trial mode
• Drift mode
• Driver Pulse System
• Camera customization system
• Garage Hub customization
• Interactive arcade machine

Features

• Single-player kart racing gameplay
• 5 career tournaments
• 10+ tracks with day and night variations
• 3 kart tiers
• AI opponents
• Driver Pulse System
• Customizable driving camera
• Adjustable camera position, angle, distance, and field of view
• Customizable Garage Hub
• Unlockable decorations including stickers, trophies, paintings, and collectibles
• Career progression system
• Quick Race mode
• Time Trial mode
• Drift mode
• Interactive arcade machine
• Urban, industrial, indoor, and natural environments
• Handling inspired by real-world kart racing

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some sound design elements partially created with generative tools.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD RX 6500 XT
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti or AMD RX 6700 XT
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
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