Top Runner Games
60+ runner games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Action, Singleplayer, Platformer, Indie.
Recommended Runner Games

Haste
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!

Soda Crisis
Soda Crisis is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game. You play a mysterious character of unknown origin, equipped with advanced high-tech gears and fierce combating skills - definitely the chosen one for this rescue mission!
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- #1 Haste98% matchVery Positive92% of 12,896 reviews2025Developer: LandfallPublisher: Evil Landfall?Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.0hMean: 7.6h≥1hr: 79%
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!
- #2 Soda Crisis98% matchVery Positive93% of 3,200 reviews2022Developer: Team SodaPublisher: bilibiliPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.1hMean: 6.3h≥1hr: 64%
Soda Crisis is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game. You play a mysterious character of unknown origin, equipped with advanced high-tech gears and fierce combating skills - definitely the chosen one for this rescue mission!
- #3 Dark Deception98% matchVery Positive89% of 23,549 reviews2018Developer: Glowstick EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 13.0h≥1hr: 44%
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
- #4 Ghostrunner 298% matchVery Positive80% of 11,118 reviews2023Developer: One More LevelPublisher: 505 GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 11.2h≥1hr: 79%
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.
- #5 ALTF498% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,816 reviews2021Developer: PUMPKIMPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.2hMean: 6.1h≥1hr: 55%
[3D 3rd Person Perma-Death Runner Game]Try to overcome various obstacles until the end.
- #6 Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst98% matchMostly Positive80% of 16,310 reviews2020Developer: DICEPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.3hMean: 12.6h≥1hr: 83%
Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.
- #7 Montaro98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,209 reviews2016Developer: JCKSLAPPublisher: 02GAMESPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 27.1h≥1hr: 82%
Montaro is a DOGE.
- #8 Sonic Rumble Party98% matchMixed61% of 5,051 reviews2025Developer: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.1hMean: 9.1h≥1hr: 51%
Ready, Set, Rumble! Join Sonic in this intense arcade royale game set in Dr. Eggman's diabolical Toy World. Collect legendary skins, all-new emotes, and build skills as you progress through this action-packed game! Mayhem is best with friends!
- #9 Melody's Escape98% matchVery Positive93% of 4,811 reviews2016Developer: IcetesyPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.2hMean: 27.3h≥1hr: 80%
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
- #10 Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story™97% matchVery Positive80% of 2,340 reviews2021Developer: Choice ProvisionsPublisher: Riot ForgePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 65%
In this fast-paced rhythm runner, every action has an explosive reaction and no amount of mayhem is too much. Take on the role of Hexplosives expert Ziggs as you rampage through the neighborhoods of Piltover!
- #11 Race The Sun97% matchVery Positive93% of 6,348 reviews2013Developer: Flippfly LLCPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.8hMean: 6.3h≥1hr: 75%
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
- #12 Cheese Rolling96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,399 reviews2025Developer: The InterviewedPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Chase a cheese wheel down a steep hill! Tumble with friends in this ragdoll recreation of an English tradition.
- #13 BIT.TRIP RUNNER94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,947 reviews2011Developer: Gaijin GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.1hMean: 4.1h≥1hr: 79%
Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.
- #14 Boss of this gym93% matchVery Positive93% of 628 reviews2021Developer: IndieGameMamaDevPublisher: IndieGameMamaPlatforms: Windows
Enjoy going in the gym how it was intended: phonk, sick racing cars and Emperor Putin guarding you. Get buff and visit the ♂Dungeon Master♂ to get uprades. Drink tonics and avoid obstacles on your path to becoming the ♂Boss of this Gym♂.
- #15 Vector92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,358 reviews2013Publisher: Nekki GmbHPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.1hMean: 7.3h≥1hr: 86%
Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. In this totalitarian world freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and so you break free.
- #16 Grapple92% matchMixed51% of 2,052 reviews2022Developer: BarjiPlatforms: Windows
Grapple is a parkour game built for speedrunning. You're tasked to reach the end of the level only with the aid of a grappling hook & glider.
- #17 STRIDE91% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,190 reviews2022Developer: Joy WayPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.5hMean: 3.1h≥1hr: 59%
STRIDE is a high-octane parkour adventure in virtual reality. Fight for your life as you hurtle through the rooftops of a futuristic metropolis. Step into the shoes of a master freerunner as you vault, swing, and shoot your way through this action-packed adventure. Multiplayer now available!
- #18 Hotdog Runner90% matchVery Positive99% of 255 reviews2024Developer: Aidor GamesPublisher: Neebs Gaming GamesPlatforms: Windows
You are Simon, a lover of hotdogs. Can you guide him and his friends to collect the most hotdogs EVER?
- #19 Vecter90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,929 reviews2020Developer: TaranasusPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Get in your ship, push the throttle to max, and try not to die. Daily leaderboards where your name stays forever if you're good enough. Custom colors, custom music, YouTube in-game. It's free. What are you waiting for?
- #20 Momoka (wo) Wasshoi89% matchVery Positive94% of 800 reviews2025Developer: TOEI ANIMATION Co.,LtdPlatforms: Windows
Safely escort the intoxicated person to her couch at home.
- #21 SuperTux89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,190 reviews2022Developer: The SuperTux TeamPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way.
- #22 BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,068 reviews2013Developer: Gaijin GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.6hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 86%
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!
- #23 Boson X88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,583 reviews2014Developer: Ian MacLartyPublisher: Shape ShopPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.9hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 77%
Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.
- #24 Turbo Pug87% matchVery Positive90% of 3,357 reviews2015Developer: Space Cat StudiosPublisher: Back To Basics GamingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 5.3h≥1hr: 83%
It's time to unleash your inner pug! Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by lightning. Unlock new costumes for your pug and new characters to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!
- #25 Agreeee87% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,176 reviews2025Developer: べすとまんPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 2.3h≥1hr: 77%
Can you 'play' this game!? To play the thrilling action game, you must agree to all 12 terms and conditions.
- #26 Neon Boost87% matchVery Positive90% of 2,476 reviews2019Developer: Sample Text StudioPlatforms: Windows
Neon Boost is a frenetic First Person Platformer based on mechanics like Rocket-Jump or Wall-Run. Run across 3 different worlds to get the best times!
- #27 Super Meat Boy Forever88% matchMixed57% of 1,975 reviews2022Developer: Team MeatPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 3.9h≥1hr: 39%
Super Meat Boy is back! This time around Meat Boy is always running, literally it's an auto-runner. You will jump, dive, slide and punch your way through brutal levels and mean boss fights. We designed 5,000+ levels so you can play the game over and over without seeing the same level twice.
- #28 Canabalt87% matchVery Positive88% of 303 reviews2015Developer: FinjiPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.4hMean: 3.2h≥1hr: 73%
Escape the destruction of your city with just one button! The game that popularized the infinite runner genre is back with two-player mode and new challenges.
- #29 Phantom Abyss86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,236 reviews2024Developer: Team WIBYPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.5hMean: 9.0h≥1hr: 77%
Phantom Abyss is a massive asynchronous multiplayer game that casts players into procedurally-generated temples and tasks them with retrieving the sacred relics hidden within deadly chambers.
- #30 Dead Island Retro Revenge88% matchMixed62% of 719 reviews2016Developer: Empty Clip StudiosPublisher: Deep SilverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 6.3h≥1hr: 28%
Time for some 16-bit retro revenge! When his beloved cat gets kidnapped, Max sets out across a zombie-infested California to get him back by force!
- #31 Dino Run DX85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,605 reviews2015Developer: PixeljamPublisher: Akupara GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.0hMean: 5.0h≥1hr: 90%
DINOSAURS. PIXELS. PYROCLASTIC DOOM WALLS. Escape extinction in this colorful take on the classic prehistoric runner. Upgrade your raptor with new stats and cute hats, and then outrun the end of the world in endless, procedurally generated landscapes.
- #32 Vojo85% matchVery Positive93% of 287 reviews2021Developer: OpalA devPublisher: OpalAPlatforms: Windows
Vojo - is a casual game in which you move forward through a tunnel. You need to avoid obstacles that appear in your path, and collect white cubes for which you get points. How many points can you collect?
- #33 Nitro Express83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,088 reviews2025Developer: Grayfax SoftwarePublisher: PLAYISMPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 2.8h≥1hr: 61%
Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!
- #34 404Sight82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,766 reviews2015Developer: Retro Yeti GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 7.2h≥1hr: 37%
404Sight is a free game made in support of net neutrality. It’s a 3D playground runner influenced by parkour running with the addition of a special ping ability that reveals areas that can speed the player up or slow them down.
- #35 Montaro RE82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,335 reviews2018Developer: JCKSLAPPublisher: 02GAMESPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 24mMean: 75.6h≥1hr: 25%
The DOGE is back!
- #36 WAVESHAPER82% matchVery Positive88% of 2,252 reviews2017Developer: GAMES FOR HUMANSPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 2.6hMean: 35.1h≥1hr: 94%
WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.
- #37 Bloodthief81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 936 reviews2025Developer: BlargisPlatforms: Windows, Linux
Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath.
- #38 Ding Dong XL81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 890 reviews2018Developer: Adamvision StudiosPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.6hMean: 4.1h≥1hr: 71%
A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!
- #39 Bubsy: Paws on Fire!83% matchMixed63% of 107 reviews2019Developer: Choice ProvisionsPublisher: AtariPlatforms: Windows
From the developers of the BIT.TRIP series comes Bubsy: Paws on Fire!, the latest and greatest in bobcat-based gaming.
- #40 Gum Ball Run80% matchVery Positive85% of 907 reviews2024Developer: Glenn VerheijPublisher: KjoebPlatforms: Windows
Gum Ball Run is a free to play fast paced 3D platformer with online multiplayer where Gum Balls race against each other through procedurally generated obstacle courses to become the #1 Gum Ball in the Gummieverse!
- #41 Dino running from a FURRY: GAMESFORFARM80% matchMostly Positive72% of 703 reviews2024Developer: Piece Of VoxelPublisher: GamesforfarmPlatforms: Windows
Run, Dino, run — Mr. Furry is already close! Collect coins, avoid obstacles, unlock new costumes, and set records in a crazy 2.5D runner. Most importantly — do not let yourself get caught… it is better not to know what happens next.
- #42 Melody's Escape 279% matchVery Positive92% of 319 reviews2022Developer: IcetesyPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.3hMean: 9.9h≥1hr: 55%
Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms. Each MP3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat and the intensity of your music.
- #43 Pizza Boy Z79% matchVery Positive92% of 118 reviews2024Developer: TeameyPlatforms: Windows
Pizza Boy Z is 3D runner game, where you play for ordinary pizza delivery person who has become an unusual hero.
- #44 Island Notes78% matchVery Positive82% of 776 reviews2025Developer: KangBaoGamePlatforms: Windows
Shipwrecked on a mysterious island, choose self-preservation or alliances. Master base-building, farming, fishing, romance and pet taming in this morally-charged survival simulator that blends strategy with human drama. Forge bonds, conquer nature, and evolve your humanity.
- #45 TRON RUN/r79% matchMostly Positive80% of 443 reviews2016Developer: Sanzaru Games Inc.Publisher: DisneyPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.0hMean: 3.7h≥1hr: 81%
Return to the world of TRON with TRON RUN/r, a new lightning fast, action-adventure runner with a twist! Hone your DISC and CYCLE skills, then challenge the grueling STREAM program that throws endless combinations of modes and levels at you until you crash – how long can you survive?
- #46 Stardust Skate77% matchVery Positive99% of 335 reviews2025Developer: VchiBanPlatforms: Windows
Skate through Stardust Valley in this endless runner, competing for the highest score and the coolest deck!
- #47 FOTONICA78% matchVery Positive86% of 882 reviews2014Developer: Santa RagionePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.4hMean: 5.7h≥1hr: 88%
Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments.FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master.
- #48 FrostRunner77% matchVery Positive95% of 3,422 reviews2019Developer: Think ArcadePlatforms: Windows
FrostRunner is a first-person platformer “speedrunning” game, where the player rapidly completes platforming challenges before the timer runs out. Using their tether tool, players compete to finish each of the 36 unique levels as quickly as possible and earn a place at the top of the leaderboards.
- #49 Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack!78% matchVery Positive81% of 257 reviews2021Developer: Be-Rad EntertainmentPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.2hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 76%
Step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze, and chase down the vile Serious Sam in this action packed arcade runner
- #50 Billies Wheelie78% matchMixed63% of 1,158 reviews2025Developer: M4DOOMPlatforms: Windows
Billie's Wheelie is an adventure racing platformer game, You can play it with up to 8 players Co-op/PvP, Playing as a hamster in his ball trying to beat all challenges, Collecting all cheese pieces for rewards, And beating your friend's time records.
- #51 The Cat Games77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,006 reviews2017Developer: M. HankaPublisher: Liu LidanPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 3.8h≥1hr: 80%
Do you like cats? Then this is the purrfect game for you!
- #52 Deep Space Dash80% matchMostly Negative33% of 364 reviews2016Developer: Delusional GamesPublisher: Back To Basics GamingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 89%
Deep Space Dash is a third person futuristic space runner. You are a convict in an intergalactic high-security prison, at an unknown location. You have managed to escape your cell but you are lost in a huge maze.
- #53 SurfsUp75% matchVery Positive86% of 694 reviews2025Developer: Mark ArnemanPublisher: bearlikelionPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.0hMean: 6.8h≥1hr: 50%
SurfsUp is a free-to-play, high-speed multiplayer platformer where precision movement and air-surfing are the keys to setting your personal best time or even breaking a world record!
- #54 Hans75% matchVery Positive86% of 796 reviews2023Developer: at0mPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.2hMean: 9.1h≥1hr: 68%
Hans is a physics-driven, parkour adventure. Ascend to the sky with our lonely watermelon hero. Navigate treacherous platforms, defy physics by slowing down time, try not to fall and chase the dream of reuniting with humanity. No saves. Bounce, fail, adapt, and bounce again.
- #55 BRIGHT TRACER75% matchVery Positive93% of 116 reviews2023Developer: HEXADRIVE Inc.Platforms: Windows
”BRIGHT TRACER" is a high-speed running game to. Dash through a cyberspace world being invaded by a viruse. You stylishly advance through the stages stylishly using various actions such as wall-run and wire-hook. Run, jump, dodge enemies and obstacles through the world to get to the viruses’ boss.
- #56 Geometry May. I swear it's a nice free game76% matchMostly Positive79% of 628 reviews2019Developer: PixelGreedsPlatforms: Windows, Linux
I swear it's a nice runner game
- #57 Mindless Running76% matchMixed63% of 427 reviews2016Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 3.9h≥1hr: 95%
Mindless Running - it's a classic runner with story mode. Explore a randomly-generated world while listening to a unique soundtrack!
- #58 Retrowave 274% matchVery Positive89% of 399 reviews2024Developer: RewindAppPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.3hMean: 12.3h≥1hr: 77%
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
