About the Game
Play Rival Stars Horse Racing for the ultimate horse racing and riding experience.
Handed the keys to a rundown ranch, it’s up to you to restore your family’s legacy and become an equestrian legend! With the help of a host of colorful characters, you’ll raise charming foals, manage your dream stable of horses, and bring the ranch back to its former glory.
Ride your way — take the reins to feel the thrill and thunder on the racecourse, hone your jumping skills on the Cross Country course, explore the ranch with your horses, and so much more.
RACE AND RIDE TO VICTORY
- Feel all the excitement of the racecourse with realistic, motion-captured animations and dynamic race commentary.
- Race in story mode or online multiplayer in locations inspired by famous race tracks from around the globe.
- Put your jumping skills to the test in Cross Country and top the global leaderboard.
- Try your luck by virtually betting on races to earn great rewards.
BREED YOUR DREAM HORSES
- Breed adorable foals with unique coats and patterns.
- Craft a legendary lineage with the in-depth genetic breeding system.
- Design your perfect horse with the Horse Creator and share them with the community.
ENJOY THE EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE
- Relax and explore gorgeous open locations with your horses, from the ranch to the scenic Swiss Alps.
- Capture stunning images of your horses with the feature-packed Photo Mode.
- Earn and manage resources to upgrade your homestead.
DISCLAIMER: The MacOS version of Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition does not support high definition grass.
Screenshots
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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Important
Over the weekend, Unity (Unity game engine) announced a security concern affecting certain versions of its engine. Following Unity’s advice, our team has released a hotfix update for Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition on Steam. While there’s no evidence of any exploitation or impact on our players, this update ensures continued stability and security. We strongly recommend updating your game to the latest version to keep your personal information protected.
Change Notes:
Fixes:
Updated Unity to the latest patch to address the recently discovered vulnerability.
Known issues:
Filter issues within the Breeding functionality, causing the game to freeze
Intermittent freezing when selecting "Skip to Result" in the Betting Party mode.
Temporary Colour Loss: A brief loss of colour in the mane when changing a horse's colour in the Horse Editor.
Game freezes intermittently upon entering the third race in Betting Party mode.
Hotfix 1.32.1 is now live
We’ve just released a small hotfix to address issues found in the latest update::
Fixed custom horses not appearing in the breeding menu
Fix an issue that caused stopped saves from loading
Fixed infinite loading screens when editing custom horse
Thanks for your patience while we got this sorted. You should now be able to get back to racing, breeding, and customising without any hiccups!
Fixed: Fixed an issue where the sprint bar failed to refill in the Whirlaway Peak race
Thank you for being so patient as we worked to address the issue.
Happy racing all :)
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In this update, we’re opening the gates to a brand new Free Roam location. Head past the show jumping arena and into the wilds.
Introducing Canyon Falls—
Welcome to Canyon Falls—A fresh new area with a whole new look. Think rugged cliffs, winding canyons, and stretches of wild bush dotted with sunlit cacti. Everything’s bathed in warm, golden light, giving it a laid-back, Western feel.
You can gallop through wide open valleys, snap some sunset shots of your horse, or just take it easy by the peaceful waterfall that inspired the name. There’s also a cosy barn and a quiet pasture tucked into the canyon—perfect for those everyday, down-to-earth moments.
There’s plenty to uncover, and we can’t wait to see the photos you capture in this beautiful new environment
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Coming Soon – Triple Peaks Event
Something big is on the horizon in Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
Starting May 2nd and running until July 9th, we’re launching a brand-new limited-time event: the Triple Peaks Championship.
This special event is made up of three separate races, each offering their own unique challenges and rewards. Each event is your chance to earn exclusive gear—but to complete the full tack set, you’ll need to take first place in all three races, as each one rewards a different piece.
Whether you're in it to win it or just along for the ride, there’s something here for everyone. Keep an eye out—more details will be coming soon, including the full lineup of events. The countdown to the starting gate has begun.
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That’s everything for now! We hope you enjoy exploring Canyon Falls and getting a feel for its laid-back vibes. Don’t forget to share your favourite shots—we can’t wait to see your horses out in the wild. And with the Triple Peaks Championship just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to saddle up and start prepping.
Join us on Discord to stay in the loop, chat with other players, and catch the latest updates. See you at the starting gate!
See you at the starting gate!
Change Notes
Added:
- New event ready: Triple peaks championship
- Freeroam location: Canyon Falls.
Fixed:
- Fixed leaderboards missing in steeplechase mode
We have released hotfix 1.18.1 to address issues found in the last update.
Fix
-Fixed an issue making the game not respond if the player hires "Josie" as foal caretaker
Thank you for your patience and support while we worked to address this.
It's time for another update! In version 1.18 - Another Chapter, we're excited to introduce the first part of the Cross Country story mode, along with some fresh visual updates to the interface and more.
Cross Country Story is here!
The first part of the thrilling new Cross Country story is finally here! We've got three fresh chapters loaded with exciting new missions and a surprise addition to the squad - say hello to Kay Swiftwater!
This daring new character is joining the Rival Stars Horse Racing universe and is ready to help you become a champion on your Cross Country adventure. Get to know Kay and her unique skills as you gallop towards glory and compete against the top riders in the game. So, what are you waiting for? Saddle up and let's ride!
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Menu Screen
Hooray for simplicity! We have made it easier for players to navigate through the game. The old mode selection screen is no longer in use, but fear not - it's been replaced by an even more efficient system. After selecting your save profile, you'll now be taken straight to the Story Home screen, allowing you to jump right into the action without any unnecessary steps.
But what about the features on the main page, you ask? We've got you covered!
Horse Creator can now be found under the Stables menu so you can access it without leaving your game.
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Multiplayer, Quick race & Betting party are now accessible by going to the race menu and selecting “More Racing”
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Game Settings is now under the Homestead screen. To swap profiles just press back while on the Home screen.
Goals
Alongside the main menus, the Goals tab has undergone a refresh to make it more user-friendly. The new polished screen combines the Daily, Racing, and Cross Country Goals, making it easier to keep track of your progress. Don't worry, your goals will still function in the same way - it's just a fresh new look! To access your Daily Goals, simply tap on the Daily button, and a menu will appear with all the daily goals and rewards waiting for you to complete.
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Horse Creator - Quick buy
The horse-buying process in the Horse Creator just got a whole lot easier! We heard your feedback loud and clear in the last user survey (you guys rock!), so we've simplified things to make your life simpler.
Gone are the days of creating a horse, saving it to your collection, opening your collection, pressing "Show in Story Market", going to Story, going to Market, refreshing the market, and finally, purchasing your new equine friend. Phew, even typing that out was exhausting!
Now, the new and improved flow is as easy as pie. Simply create your horse, and press the "Buy" button on the same screen. Yes, you read that right - just one screen! And the best part? You can even see in real-time how much your new horse will cost.
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Added Button
To improve screen navigation, a home button has been added to the user interface, allowing users to easily return to the home screen when needed.
Head Markings
Last but not least, we've just added 25 new head markings to the game, and without being too biased, we think they look absolutely incredible! We can't wait to see what kind of beauties you'll breed!
Change List
- New Missions screen
- New Cross Country Missions
- Remove Game mode Selection Screen
- Balance Multiplayer Races
- New a intro step for the new location for "More Racing" & Horse creator
- Added home button
- New Head markings
Hi everyone,
We have released Hotfix 1.16.1 in order to address some issues discovered in our last update. The following changes have been made:
Changes
- Fixed an issue where some Mac OS players' local profiles failed to appear.
We appreciate your patience and support during this time. Our team has worked hard to resolve the issue and we hope you can now enjoy a seamless experience.
Happy riding everyone!
We have released a hotfix to address issues that surfaced in Update 1.5.
- Fixed an issue where some players were unable to load their profiles
- Fixed an issue with the Mask filter not working properly on macOS
We want to thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve these issues.
Happy Racing!
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Current Release
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Uploaded May 03, 2026
System Requirements
How to Install
RivalStarsHorseRacing.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
Download
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