Super Nintendo · Racing
Top Gear
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Kemco |
| Publisher | Gremlin Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Top Gear |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Top Gear is a racing game developed by Kemco and published by Gremlin Interactive.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 63 SNES racing games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Top Gear series; on the SNES you can also try Top Gear 2 and Top Gear 3000. The series also appears on other systems with Top Gear 2 (Genesis) and Top Gear Rally 2 (N64). Kemco also made Brutal: Paws of Fury, Kid Klown in Crazy Chase and Phalanx for the SNES.
Top Gear supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Top Gear is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Top Gear cheats & codes
45 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Race In Any Country | 0F933780 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Fuel P1 | 7E1E63FF |
| Infinite Fuel P2 | 7E1E65FF |
| Infinite Nitro P1 | 7E1E6C02 |
| Infinite Nitro P2 | 7E1E6E02 |
Top Gear walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Top Gear FAQ
When did Top Gear come out on the SNES?
Top Gear was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Top Gear?
It was developed by Kemco and published by Gremlin Interactive.
Is Top Gear multiplayer?
Yes. Top Gear supports up to 2 players.
How long does Top Gear take to play?
As a racing game, Top Gear typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Top Gear on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.