The game was released for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Nintendo 3DS, iOS, and Android.

[1][2] Garfield and Jon are the only playable characters available at first, while Odie, Liz, Arlene, Nermal, Harry, and Squeak can be unlocked.

Garfield Kart was met with mostly negative reception from critics due to what they called unimaginative gameplay, low production value, and poorly designed mechanics.

[3] However, the game was met with very positive reception in user reviews on Steam and other platforms—many of which are sarcastic or purposely inaccurate regarding the content—most likely due to its status as an internet meme.

Hardcore Gamer gave Garfield Kart a rating of 1.5, criticizing the game as "absolutely dreadful".