SPEED STARS
Games like Speed Stars
If you enjoy the input rhythm in Speed Stars, 100 Metres Race uses a familiar left/right pair. If balancing the runner is the appeal, QWOP makes that the central challenge. The comparison below uses their current Poki descriptions, not a claim that this site has playtested them.
| Game | Controls and event | Devices / difference |
|---|---|---|
| QWOP — Bennett Foddy | Q/W control thighs; O/P control calves. A 100m physics challenge. | Desktop on Poki; four separate limb inputs rather than Speed Stars’ two-input rhythm. |
| 100 Metres Race — Codethislab | Left/Right arrows or on-screen buttons; timed 100m sprint races. | Desktop, phone and tablet on Poki; emphasis on start timing and sustaining speed. |
| Speed Stars (reference) | A/D or Left/Right arrows on Poki; two controls run and balance the athlete. | Browser desktop/mobile; native Steam and phone apps have separate event lists. |
How to choose
- Silly physics instead of a clean sprint: QWOP.
- A simpler left/right sprint with on-screen buttons: 100 Metres Race. Its Poki page lists desktop, phone and tablet support.
- “Sprint Stars” may be several different games. This table does not pick a winner for that spelling.
QWOP’s provider describes gravity and inertia acting on the joints, while 100 Metres Race emphasizes start timing and speed. These are different challenges; neither listing promises Speed Stars save transfer, characters, or stats.
The original game’s modes are on where to play.
FAQ
What is the track star game?
It is a search phrase, not a verified title. The running game people mean is usually Speed Stars. No Poki or portal entry in this set is named Track Star.
What is Sprint Stars?
The spelling shows up in search and may point at more than one game. This page does not assign it to a single store listing.
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Sources
Checked 2026-10-23. Figures that are not on an official store page are marked as community notes.