Kart Bros
New
- Genre Racing games
- Players 1–2
- Session 6 min
- Price Free
- Updated
Kart racing with items, played against other people. Twelve or more tracks give the usual mix of tight hairpins and long straights, and drifting through the corners builds a boost that rewards taking the difficult line rather than the safe one. The items are what make it a different game from lap two onwards: rockets, traps and speed pickups are distributed to reward whoever is behind, which means holding the lead is a defensive job and losing it is rarely permanent. Races are short enough that a bad one costs nothing, which is exactly the property that makes people say one more and then play for an hour.
| WASD or arrows | Steer and accelerate |
|---|---|
| Space | Drift |
| Shift or click | Use the current item |
| S | Brake |
| Touch | On-screen steering and buttons |
How to play Kart Bros
- Drift every corner you can, since the boost it produces is worth more than the line you lose.
- Hold an item rather than firing it immediately. A held item is also protection from what is coming behind.
- Take the inside on entry and the outside on exit, which is where the drift boost pays off.
- Avoid leading into the final corner if you can help it, because that is where items are aimed.
- Learn one or two tracks properly. Knowing where the shortcuts are is worth more than any item.
Tips
- Being second going into the last lap is the strongest position in this kind of racing.
- Traps left behind are more effective on corners than on straights, where they are easy to see.
- If you keep spinning, you are drifting too late rather than too much.
Questions about Kart Bros
How many tracks are there?
Around a dozen, with a mix of technical and fast layouts.
Are the opponents real players?
Races fill with other players online, which is what makes the item use unpredictable.
Does drifting matter?
Yes, it builds the boost, and races are usually decided by who used it better.
Are items balanced towards the back?
Yes, which keeps races close and makes the lead uncomfortable.
Does it need a download?
No, it runs in the browser.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, with on-screen controls.
