Can I play Mario Kart 64 on PC, Mac or Linux?

Spaghettikart covers Windows and Linux and MarioKart 64: Recompiled covers macOS.

What's the best way to play Mario Kart 64 today?

Spaghettikart is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v1.0.0. There's also MarioKart 64: Recompiled and Mario Kart 64 Recompilation, among others.

Is Spaghettikart still being worked on?

It's still maintained. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v1.0.0, came out in February 2026.

Who's behind Spaghettikart?

Spaghettikart is made by MegaMech, Tmcg2 and coco875.

Do I need the original game?

Your own copy of Mario Kart 64 is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.

Can I play Mario Kart 64 on Android?

SpaghettiKart (izzy2lost) covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet, and the latest release is v2.0.0.

Mario Kart 64: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo 64WiiWii U1996by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

Windows✓macOS✓Linux✓Web browser

3352 GitHub stars across ports

Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64, 1996) has 5 native ports. The most popular is Spaghettikart with 2418 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Native ports

Spaghettikart
Decompilation portv1.0.0 · 2026-02-25Maintained
WindowsLinuxAI-assisted · ClaudeEvidencecommit: commit message trailer names Claude
Playable
2418 GitHub stars
Source Download
MarioKart 64: Recompiled
Static recompilationv0.9.2 · 2026-02-13Slowing
WindowsLinuxmacOSHuman-made
- Alejandro Javier Asenjo Nitti
Playable
611 GitHub stars
Source Download
Mario Kart 64 Recompilation
Static recompilationInactiveDormant
AI use unknown
- sonicdcer (orig.) · mirror
In progress
4 GitHub stars
Source
Mario Kart 64 for Nintendo 3DS
Decompilation portv1.5 · 2026-09-07Active
Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DSAI-assisted · ChatGPT/CodexEvidencereadme: README mentions Codex
- estebanpdn
- EstebanGiacobbe
Unknown
210 GitHub stars
Source Download
SpaghettiKart (izzy2lost)
Decompilation portv2.0.0 · 2026-08-03Maintained
AndroidAI-assisted · ClaudeEvidencecommit: commit message trailer names Claude
Unknown
109 GitHub stars
Source Download

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About

Mario Kart 64 is the second main installment of the Mario Kart series. It is the first game in the series to use three-dimensional graphics, however, the characters and items in this game are still two-dimensional, pre-rendered sprites. The game offers two camera angles and three engine sizes: 50cc, 100cc and 150cc. Each kart has distinctive handling, acceleration and top speed capabilities. Shells that you fire at rival racers, Bananas that make them skid out and Lightning Bolts that make them small and very slow are just a few of the game's unique power-ups.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Mario Kart 64 on PC, Mac or Linux?: Spaghettikart covers Windows and Linux and MarioKart 64: Recompiled covers macOS.
What's the best way to play Mario Kart 64 today?: Spaghettikart is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v1.0.0. There's also MarioKart 64: Recompiled and Mario Kart 64 Recompilation, among others.
Is Spaghettikart still being worked on?: It's still maintained. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v1.0.0, came out in February 2026.
Who's behind Spaghettikart?: Spaghettikart is made by MegaMech, Tmcg2 and coco875.
Do I need the original game?: Your own copy of Mario Kart 64 is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.
Can I play Mario Kart 64 on Android?: SpaghettiKart (izzy2lost) covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet, and the latest release is v2.0.0.