Glossary Entry: Kart Racer

Kart racers are racing games where everything is kept very simple. There's no need to worry about engine types, upkeep, damage, money, or anything. You just select your character, the tracks you want to race on, and go.

This genre is also notable for being very family friendly and great multiplayer fun. Nintendo's Super Mario Kart series is the de-facto standard for the genre, as well as its namesake.