Collider highlights five kart racers it considers capable of rivalling Mario Kart, arguing that the genre is usually dominated by Nintendo’s series and that most imitators are quickly forgotten. The selected games stand out by offering their own distinctive mechanics, characters, customisation or multiplayer experiences.

– Blur (2010) combines licensed cars and real-world locations with kart-racer-style power-ups and weapons; it supported up to 20 players online.
– ModNation Racers (2010) is included for adding an extra creative angle to the familiar kart-racing formula.
– The article frames these games as rare alternatives that compete through originality rather than merely copying Mario Kart.