SuperTux
Early access since Jan 2022
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.
94% positive · 1,239 reviews
Not yet
Still in early access
High confidence
Not yet
Still in early access
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
SuperTux is a free-to-play open-source 2D platformer explicitly marked as Early Access on Steam, where it has been available since January 12, 2022. The game is still considered unfinished by its creators and continues to receive substantial updates. On August 3, 2026, the team released version 0.7.0 — described as "likely one of the biggest releases since Milestone 2" — which introduced new Tux abilities, revamped graphics, a complete story mode rework, new enemies and NPCs, new music, a local multiplayer mode, a level editor revamp, and numerous other changes. The release notes describe this update as bringing the game "into a much more finishable state moving forward," indicating the developers see this as progress toward an eventual full release rather than the release itself. Development is clearly active and ongoing.
Evidence
SuperTux 0.7.0 released on August 3, 2026 — described as one of the biggest releases in the project's history, adding new mechanics, revamped content, local multiplayer, and more. Developer notes it brings the game 'into a much more finishable state moving forward,' implying full release has not yet been reached.
Game is listed as Early Access on Steam, signaling the developer considers it unfinished and still in development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
The SuperTux Team
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Run and jump through SuperTux, the sidescrolling 2D platformer starring Tux, the Linux mascot. Squish and knock out enemies, collect powerups, and solve platforming puzzles throughout the Icy Island and the Rooted Forest, as Tux tries to save his beloved Penny from her kidnapper, Nolok!
Featuring:
- Platforming gameplay similar to original Super Mario games, with some unique abilities such as backflipping and dynamic swimming
- Lovingly hand-crafted graphics contributed by a variety of artists, alongside engaging and catchy music
- Engaging levels designed with casual gameplay, puzzling and speedrunning in mind
- Weird, quirky and some not-so-adorable enemies that might be too cute to kill
- Two full worlds packed with unique and challenging levels, castles, and boss fights
- Other contrib levels, including seasonal worlds, storyless bonus islands, and downloadable Add-ons, which feature new and unique stories and levels
- Simple, flexible Level Editor, which allows for the creation and sharing of levels of any complexity
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 20, 2026
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