Mario Kart 8 vs Mario Kart World
Which game? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mario Kart 8 2014 71% · #117 in the world
- Mario Kart World 2025 29% · #1,008 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Mario Kart 8 over Mario Kart World, 71% to 29%. Mario Kart 8 is #117 of the 1,100 video games in the world ranking, and #47 of the 401 from the 2010s. Mario Kart World is #1,008, and #171 of the 199 from the 2020s.
The case for each
Mario Kart 8: Nintendo's 2014 Wii U racer with anti-gravity tracks, reborn on Switch in 2017 as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; with the Booster Course Pass it reached 96 tracks and became the best-selling game in the series.
Mario Kart World: The Nintendo Switch 2's launch game, June 2025: one connected world to drive across between the tracks, 24 racers a race, and Knockout Tour, an elimination rally that crosses the whole map.
Side by side
| Mario Kart 8 | Mario Kart World | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #117 | #1,008 |
| Year | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genre | Kart racing game | Kart racing game / Racing video game |