EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator

EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator

Released Oct 2023

3D Google Earth Driving Simulator

79% positive · 1,508 reviews
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
High confidence
Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

EarthKart launched on October 9, 2023 as a free-to-play Google Maps driving simulator and has been receiving a very active and consistent stream of major updates ever since. Across nearly three years since launch, the developer has shipped 20 major content updates — introducing entirely new game modes (Police Chase, Delivery Driver, Zombies), a wide variety of vehicles (UFO, Supercars, and more), a Multiplayer Beta in January 2026, a substantial graphics engine overhaul in June 2026, and most recently NPC vehicles and dynamic weather on August 12, 2026. That August 12 update arrived just days after an August 1 announcement previewing those same features and teasing additional content still to come. The developer has maintained a cadence of roughly one major update every one to three months throughout the game's history, with no indication of slowing down. No statement concluding or winding down development has been made.
Evidence
Major update adds NPC vehicles driving through cities, approximately 20 dynamic weather presets (rain, snow, hail, thunderstorms, etc.), and an improved minimap — the most recent major content release as of today's date.
news post · Aug 12, 2026 source content shipped
high
Feature patch delivering a full graphics engine overhaul: volumetric clouds, dynamic lighting, new sun/moon sprites, improved night visuals, stars, better shadows, and new ambient sounds.
news post · Jun 14, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Cold Hut Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

You can Drive on Google Maps! Discover the thrill of racing through the world's most iconic locations right from your device! EarthKart is a real world driving simulator that combines the speed and excitement of kart racing with the revolutionary integration of Google Maps. Experience the ultimate Google Earth driving simulator as you traverse through the urban jungles of New York, glide along the Great Wall of China, or speed through the winding alleys of Marrakech. The entire Earth is your racetrack in this drive on Google Maps Driving Game!

Note: EarthKart is free to download and play. Because the game uses real-world map data that costs money each time a session is loaded, free players get 1 free play session per day.

Players who want to play more can purchase an upgrade for unlimited sessions. This helps keep EarthKart available for free while covering the real-time map costs needed to run the game.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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