Mario Kart 8 — Genres, rating & game data
Mario Kart 8 is a racing game developed by Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1, 2014. It stands out for a fantasy setting. Available in offline and single-player mode. With an NextGameLike Score of 89/100, it ranks as an exceptional title in our catalog.
How Mario Kart 8 was received
Critics score it 88/100 on OpenCritic (79), reflecting acclaim.
Players
- IGDB community669 reviews87/100
Critics
- OpenCritic79 reviews88/100
- IGDB15 reviews91/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. NextGameLike does not host its own reviews.
NextGameLike Score
89/100 ↗Type
Racing
Released
2014
Updated May 2026
Developer
Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1
Publisher: Nintendo
Official trailer for Mario Kart 8
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