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The SuperTux Team · 2022 · Windows, macOS, Linux

Steam: 93 % positive of 1,243 reviews, as of Oct 28

Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way.

24 games that play like SuperTux and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Super Blue Boy Planet, Vibrant Venture and Toki Tori.

Player tags

  • 2D Platformer
  • Platformer
  • Runner
  • Arcade
  • 2D
  • Cute
  • Action
  • Controller
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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly like SuperTux as a free, charming Mario-style platformer, especially those with Linux or nostalgia, though some find it unfair and too hard in places.

Many players enjoy SuperTux as a cute, free 2D platformer that plays much like classic Mario titles, and several describe it as a nostalgic favourite from childhood or early Linux days. Some praise the newer art, animations and level variety of recent releases, and a few like the soundtrack. Complaints centre on sometimes unfair jumps and checkpoints, sliding controls in certain sections, and difficulty spikes, with a few players turning on developer mode to get past them. Some want the controls and level editor to be easier with a gamepad, and others report launch problems on Linux that need a workaround. A few recent reviews are critical of its resemblance to Mario, while the game's Steam totals remain very positive.

Praised

  • Nostalgia and childhood memories

    Players return to it because they played it years ago on Linux or Windows, and it brings back fond memories.

    Many players
  • Mario-style platforming

    Players say it plays like a 2D Mario game, with its own ideas and charm, and several call it a good Mario alternative.

    Many players
  • Cute characters and art

    Players like Tux and the cartoonish look, and recent versions get praise for consistent art and smooth animations.

    Some players
  • Free, runs on Linux and Deck

    Players appreciate that it is free, open source and runs on Linux, Steam Deck and older hardware.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Unfair jumps and checkpoints

    Players say some jumps are unforgiving, checkpoints are sparse, and certain sections feel unfair.

    Many players
  • Controls feel poor

    Players describe the controls as clumsy, with sliding and imprecise jumps, and say the level editor is hard with a controller.

    Some players
  • Linux launch problems

    Players on Linux had trouble starting the game and needed launch options or compatibility settings.

    Some players
  • Too close to Mario

    Some recent critics see it as too close to Super Mario Bros and say the genre is saturated with similar platformers.

    A few players
Who it suits
Suits players who enjoy classic 2D platformers, want a free nostalgic game, or are on Linux or Steam Deck and do not mind some difficulty.
Who should skip it
Less suited to players who dislike unforgiving jumps, want polished controls with a gamepad, or are looking for something original rather than a Mario-style game.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with only short playtimes mostly praise the nostalgia and cute look, while those who played longer more often mention unfair sections and difficulty spikes.

Summarised by AI from 37 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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At a glance

What games like SuperTux have in common

  • The tags they share most often with SuperTux: Platformer (24 of 24), 2D Platformer (14) and Family Friendly (9).
  • They came out between 2010 and 2025, 6 of them after SuperTux (2022).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Tukoni: Prologue (96 % positive of 4,029).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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