RacingFit check
Is Speedonauts worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Speedrunning fans who want to compete for records rather than race simulated vehicles.
- Players who enjoy creating courses for other racers.
- Competitive players who prefer short, time-focused runs over combat racing.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for vehicle handling, tuning, or a realistic driving simulation may find the speedrunning focus too narrow.
- Those seeking a combat-racing structure with weapons and track bonuses may find the record-focused loop limited.
- Players who want a fixed set of developer-made courses rather than community-created levels may not prefer its level-sharing focus.
Our take on Speedonauts
The focus on fast runs and player-made courses leaves less room for the vehicle simulation and combat systems found in some racing games. Its appeal therefore rests on repeat attempts, record chasing, and community level creation rather than a broader driving feature set.
What is Speedonauts?
Speedonauts is a speedrunning game where players compete against others across the galaxy.
The focus is on racing for records, and players can create levels and share them with the community. Its core loop combines fast-paced competition with player-made courses: complete runs, try to beat existing records, and make new levels for others to race. The description emphasizes speedrunning and level creation rather than vehicle simulation or combat racing.
How Speedonauts plays
- 01Level creation
- Players can make courses for others to race.
- 02Shared levels
- Created courses can be shared with the community.
- 03Record competition
- The game centers on setting and beating run records.
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Speedonauts: platforms & release
Is Speedonauts worth it?
It is worth it if: speedrunning fans who want to compete for records rather than race simulated vehicles. Skip it if: players looking for vehicle handling, tuning, or a realistic driving simulation may find the speedrunning focus too narrow.
Where can I download Speedonauts?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Speedonauts's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Speedonauts on?
Windows only.
