OpenTTD and OpenRCT2 are management games built around planning, while SuperTux is a run-and-jump platformer in the vein of the early Super Mario titles. It is free, open source and released under GPL-3.0 by the SuperTux Devel Team. Version 0.7.0 for Windows is 291.7 MB.
Starting out with Tux after installing 0.7.0
The download links to github.com, the official host, so TopDown APK does not store the file. Once installed, the Story Mode is the natural entry point. It has been reworked in both level design and story in this release.
Slope sliding, item pocket and local multiplayer
Tux gained slope sliding, strong buttjumping, rock rolling and crawling. Keys, glinted enemies and an item pocket add new mechanics, and bonus islands unlock through Tux Dolls. The level editor was revamped and a local multiplayer mode was added.
When OpenTTD or OpenRCT2 fits better
SuperTux is an action platformer with no management layer. If you want to build transport networks or run a theme park, OpenTTD or OpenRCT2 are the alternatives listed for this page.
What's new in 0.7.0
Version 0.7.0 is described as one of the biggest releases since Milestone 2. It brings new sprites for Tux, revamped graphics, new music and reworked enemies including both bosses.
SuperTux pros and cons
Pros
- Free
- Open source under GPL-3.0
- New Tux moves such as slope sliding and crawling
- Revamped level editor
- Local multiplayer mode
Cons
- The 291.7 MB size is large for a 2D game
- The game cannot be previewed visually before installing
- Controller support and system requirements are not covered
Is SuperTux safe?
SuperTux is free and released under the GPL-3.0 licence, so anyone can read its source code. Version 0.7.0 comes from the SuperTux Devel Team, who also run the project site at supertux.org. Because the game is a 2D platformer that runs offline in single or local multiplayer mode, a quick check that the file matches the official release is all you need before playing.
How to install SuperTux
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start SuperTux from the Start menu.
