The Best Runner Games for Linux

Update, 29 August 2023: Valley of The Savage Run added at rank #3.

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Magma (2022)

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Magma Tsunami is a frenzied arcade platformer game. Beat your records in 1P or Co-op mode, and don't get caught by the Magma Tsunami!!! Could you stay alive for more than one minute??

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runner
privacy-policy
card
subscription
reflexes
platform
online
multiplayer
achievements
local

Alpaca Sprint (2023)

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Run, dodge trees, and see how far you can get in this retro arcade inspired runner!

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runner
scroller
pixel
nes
casual
linear
arcade
minimalist
old-school
1980s
family-friendly
2d

Valley of The Savage Run (2023)

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Save the frogs from the predator. A challenging 2D pixel arcade game.

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precision
perma-death
platform
2d
runner
nature
top-down
cartoony
pixel
arcade
1980s

Vecter (2020)

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Vecter is a fast-paced runner and shooter game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth and raise hell in your path. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max and then try to survive for as long as possible by annihilating anything that gets in your way.

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runner
racing
addictive
perma-death
fast-paced
arcade
atmospheric
minimalist
casual
sci-fi

Race The Sun (2013)

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Race The Sun is a high-speed game that uses simple controls and is set in a procedurally generated world. The goal is to get the highest possible score by racing into the sunset, avoiding obstacles and enemies, and collecting speed boosts and other powerups to help you along the way. You fly a solar-powered craft, and the game ends at sundown, if you can make it that far!

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endless
racing
tutorial
perma-death
procedural
minimalist
noir
arcade
editor
driving
relaxing
3d
level

Morrow (2022)

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The kingdom of Morrow is dying and needs a hero! play as one of the four champions summoned from far lands to reclaim the kingdom's artifacts and use their power to restore balance. Fight against monsters and Mutants, gain experience and levels, and learn new skills to destroy your enemies.

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rpg
runner
magic
rogue-like
action-adventure
post-apocalyptic
medieval
top-down
third-person
old-school
3d
survival
exploration
fantasy
casual

City Zoomer (2021)

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A movement focused endless anime runner. Jump till you're dead.

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runner
parkour
first-person
stylized
anime
atmospheric
replay-value
relaxing
automobile
competitive
fast-paced

Alpacapaca Dash (2017)

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Alpacapaca Dash is an endless runner with lasers and alpacas, a fun, cute and addictive game. Try to get the highest score, the highest amount of coins, unlock all alpacas and play until you can fully restore the world!

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runner
scroller
cute
retro
pve
racing
procedural
anime
casual
family-friendly
2d
arcade
comedy
pixel
attack

Princess Ruby (2022)

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Princess Ruby is a 2D Platformer aimed at young children. Play as a princess and run, jump and sometimes ride a unicorn through each level. Dress up how you want, change your hairstyle and the colors of your costume.

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2.5d
scroller
runner
platform
horses
cartoony
dragon
family-friendly
2d
colourful
character
cute
old-school
fantasy
retro

Miska's Cave (2021)

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Miska's Cave is a unique action-centric side scroller with strategic components and animated with pixel art. If you love completing challenging games that require varying strategies, this game is for you.

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