Can I play Ridge Racer on PC, Mac or Linux?

Ridge Racer Decompilation covers Windows and Linux and Ridge Racer Recomp covers macOS.

What's the best way to play Ridge Racer today?

Ridge Racer Decompilation is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.1.0. There's also Ridge Racer Recomp.

Is Ridge Racer Decompilation still being worked on?

It's still maintained. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v0.1.0, came out in August 2026.

Who's behind Ridge Racer Decompilation?

Ridge Racer Decompilation is made by kazuyette and claude.

Do I need the original game?

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

Ridge Racer: native ports & recompilations

ArcadePlayStation1993by Namco

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41 GitHub stars across ports

Ridge Racer (Arcade, 1993) has 2 native ports. The most popular is Ridge Racer Decompilation with 41 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Native ports

Ridge Racer Decompilation
Static recompilationv0.1.0 · 2026-08-17Maintained
WindowsLinuxAI-assisted · Claude, OtherEvidencecommit: commit message trailer names Claudereadme: README mentions Claudereadme: README mentions AI-assisted phrase
- kazuyette
- claude
Playable
41 GitHub stars
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Ridge Racer Recomp
Static recompilationv0.1.0 · 7 days agoActive
WindowsmacOSAI-assisted · ChatGPT/CodexEvidencereadme: README mentions Codex
- RobGreenUK
Playable
Source Download

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About

Ridge Racer was initially released on the Namco System 22 arcade system board and was later ported to the PlayStation console. It is the first title in the long-running Ridge Racer series of games released for arcades and home consoles. The game's objective is to finish in first place in a series of races. Ridge Racer was among the first racing games to utilise polygon graphics to its full potential.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Ridge Racer on PC, Mac or Linux?: Ridge Racer Decompilation covers Windows and Linux and Ridge Racer Recomp covers macOS.
What's the best way to play Ridge Racer today?: Ridge Racer Decompilation is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.1.0. There's also Ridge Racer Recomp.
Is Ridge Racer Decompilation still being worked on?: It's still maintained. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v0.1.0, came out in August 2026.
Who's behind Ridge Racer Decompilation?: Ridge Racer Decompilation is made by kazuyette and claude.
Do I need the original game?: Your own copy of Ridge Racer is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.