At first glance, Kitty Kart 64 evokes the charm of classic, family-oriented kart racers. But beneath its whimsical track art and cute mascots lies something more disquieting: a game that merges open-ended exploration with uncanny, horror-tinged surprises.
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— Kitty Kart 64 (@Scrunklesoft) April 12, 2025
The title is still in development, but Scrunklesoft Interactive has been sharing brief clips on social platforms that hint at the game’s unsettling aesthetic. Those snippets—concise yet evocative—highlight a surreal, deliberately off-kilter world. It feels like an affectionate take on low-budget retro carts: familiar mechanics distorted so they never quite settle into comfort. As you explore, you encounter half-finished stages, discarded concepts and dreamlike interludes that conceal far more than ordinary item boxes. Even the bonus rooms have an unsettling feel.
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— Kitty Kart 64 (@Scrunklesoft) August 6, 2025
Imagine Mario Kart filtered through a creepypasta—something kids might whisper about on the playground to make a harmless game feel mythic before smartphones existed. Modern features are present, too: an open-world map and emergent possibilities like leaving the intended race boundaries to discover hidden spaces. The racer interactions also seem to extend beyond mere competition; the game appears to let you forge friendships and rivalries on the track.
No firm release date has been announced, so it remains to be seen how well Kitty Kart 64 sustains its mystique once it reaches a wider audience. If you want to sample the vibe now, there’s a playable demo available on itch.io you can try.
Play the Kitty Kart 64 demo on itch.io
Source: Polygon
