The Best Runner Games for Linux

Update : Space Cats added at rank #2.
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Rat Race (2024)

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Engage in a top-down rhythm puzzle game with a built-in level editor. Unravel the Rat Race mystery, find freedom, and save your fellow test subjects. Evade blasts, lasers, and fallen test subjects. Create, and share unfair level designs with your friends through steam.

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  • rhythm
  • transhumanism
  • runner
  • dark
  • humor
  • editor
  • level
  • 3d
  • long-time-player
  • top-down
  • dystopian
  • puzzle
  • thriller
  • visual
  • platform

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Space Cats (2024)

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"Space Cats": Zip around as a space cat dodging rockets and grabbing Catnip for double points and a trippy speed boost. A fresh, funny game with a nod to internet culture, blending challenge, humor, and nostalgia.

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  • psychedelic
  • cats
  • scroller
  • runner
  • space
  • casual
  • colourful
  • clicker
  • pixel
  • arcade
  • 2d
  • comedy
  • retro
  • family-friendly
  • aliens

3

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

4

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

5

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

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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

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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

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Death Run (2023)

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Death Run: The ultimate first-person parkour game in the sky! Experience a journey over floating platforms. Your mission: Survive and find the portal to the next level. Beat the clock for a high score. Dodge obstacles to win. Are you ready?

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  • 3d
  • platform
  • runner
  • sport
  • abstract
  • minimalist
  • racing
  • linear
  • attack
  • futuristic
  • score
  • arcade
  • atmospheric

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GeoJelly (2023)

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GeoJelly is a platformer where you are limited to jumping to escape the laboratory. You'll face the challenge of accurately measuring your jumps to land where you intend to... given you endure the difficulty of the test chambers. To unlock levels you have to collect diamonds.

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  • cartoony
  • lore
  • platform
  • family-friendly
  • runner
  • rhythm
  • 2d
  • atmospheric
  • physics
  • action-adventure
  • minimalist
  • cute
  • colourful
  • strategy
  • casual

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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

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