Infinite runner games are well known in the gamer world for being easy to learn and fun to play! Infinite runner games are a game category where players runs through an obstacle course style playing field endlessly while trying to earn the top score. In fact they feel like an endless platform game. Whats great about the runner genre is that once you learn how to play one you can usually operate the others with ease. Almost all infinite runners are free to play so a player can download them and start playing fairly quick. Most Android and iOS users are familiar with popular titles such as Talking Tom Gold Run, Subway Surfers and Sonic Dash. Browse our complete list of the top infinite runner games for Mobile Phones and Tablets.
What is an Infinite Runner?
An infinite runner is a special type of game where the player controls a character called a runner that runs endlessly through an obstacle course until the player hits an obstacle. Players compete with each other through local and global leaderboards to see who can reach the highest score.
Check our list of infinite runner games below:
- Talking Tom Gold Run
- Subway Surfers
- Temple Run
- Minion Rush
- Smash Hit
- Alto’s Odyssey
- Sonic Dash
- Temple Run 2
- Jetpack Joyride
- Sonic Dash 2
- Crossy Road
- Tiny Wings
- Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!
- Jumanji Epic Run
Talking Tom Gold Run
Talking Tom Gold Run is a great example of a fresh endless runner game by Outfit7 for iOS and Android. Building off the incredibly popular Talking Tom Series, this 3-Track runner adds tons of new gameplay features not seen in traditional runner games. For example in addition to running, you can glide through the mountains in a wingsuit or even skateboard through a skateboard world with ramps and rails. One neat element about this game is that you actually chase after the burgurlar who took your gold instead of being chased like other runner games. As you collect gold and diamonds upgrade your characters abilities and powerups. You can even update their houses to get additional score multipliers. Like other endless runner games, its easy to play. You use simple swipe controls for jumping, sliding and switching lanes.
Features:
- Run through tons of different environments including the beach and desert
- Simple swipe controls to play
- Many characters to run with
- Upgrade your Vehicles and Power-Ups
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Get Talking Tom Gold Run for iOS
Get Talking Tom Gold Run for Android
Subway Surfers
Subway Surfers is a super fun runner game by Kiloo and Sybo Games for all iOS and Android devices. To date, it has been downloaded over a billion times making it one of the most downloaded games of all time! This is mainly because of its gorgeous visuals and super smooth touch controls. The game is simple, outrun the Inspector and his dog as long as you can and try to get the high score on the leaderboard. While you run through the tracks you’ll collect tons of coins that you can use to purchase new surfers and hover boards. You can even upgrade the power-ups you find in the game to help you reach high scores faster. What makes this game even more valuable is that it gets updated every month, so there is always a new place to discover and run in.
Features:
- Run Through a Variety of different environments
- Upgrade power-ups and boards with coins you collect
- Tons of characters and boards to purchase
- Easy to use swipe controls
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Get Subway Surfers for Android
Temple Run
Temple Run by Imangi Studios is an infinite runner game for iOS and Android thought by many to be one of the first endless runners to hit the App Store. This adventure themed running game is loaded with realistic visuals that make you feel like you are running through an action scene in a movie. Run as long as you can as you try to outrace a monster monkey that is chasing you after you took the gold idol. Unlike other runners, the player uses the accelerometer control to move the character left and right. You can then swipe to turn corners, jump and slide. While you run through the temple you’ll collect gold you can use to buy new characters and power-ups.
Features:
- Endless Gameplay as you race through the temple ruins
- Gorgeous Adventure Style Graphics
- Purchase new Characters and Power-Ups with Coins
- Simple Accelerometer and Swipe Controls
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Minion Rush
Minion Rush is one of the few endless runner games that have expanded outside of the traditional scenarios. Not only can you run through tons of environments including a high tech lab and a wacky carnival but there is also tons of fun things to play around with. For example use a banana vacuum cleaner to collect banana coins or get a power-up to turn giant. With dozens of minions to choose from you can customize the look of your runner as you race through the different worlds.
Features:
- Customize your runner with dozens of Minions to choose from
- Super ease swipe controls to play
- Variety of worlds and environments to play in
- Fun gameplay elements
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Smash Hit
Smash Hit is an innovative take on the endless runner genre for iOS and Android by Mediocre. In this game the objective is switched. Instead of trying to dodge obstacles, you simply destroy them by throwing these metallic spheres. Be careful though, because you only get so many and once you hit an obstacle it is game over. The controls are super simple: tap to throw a ball in that direction. Enjoy smashing things as you travel through a highly modern landscape of glass.
Features:
- Gorgeous environments made of glass
- Super simple touch control to play
- New take on the endless runner genre
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Alto’s Odyssey
Alto’s Odyssey is a beautifully designed 2D infinite runner by Snowman for iOS and Android. What makes this game so unique? In this runner, instead of running you sand board over gorgeous landscapes with transitioning skies to match the time of day. To play this game you simply tap to make your character jump over obstacles and across dangerous chasms. Collect gold coins and complete missions to purchase new characters and upgrades.
Features:
- Beautifully designed environments to play in
- Peaceful soundtrack to play with
- Simple touch controls to play
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Get Alto’s Odyssey for Android
Sonic Dash
Sonic Dash is a classic 3-track endless runner by SEGA for iOS and Android. One of the originals, Sonic Dash uses simple swipe controls to make sonic and his friends dodge obstacles and and collect gold rings. One unique feature about this game is the ability to spin to destroy bad guys positioned along the tracks. Like other runners upgrades and boosters can be purchased in the shop to give you an extra edge when trying to rack up high scores. And of course like other Sonic titles you get to run through tons of different worlds related to the Sonic franchise.
Features:
- Play in the 3D versions of all the Sonic Worlds
- Many Upgrades and boosters
- Choose from a variety of original sonic characters
- Easy to use swipe controls
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Temple Run 2
Temple Run 2 is the much anticipated sequel to the hit Temple Run runner game by Imangi Studios for iOS and Android. Like the original, you took the golden idol and now you must run for your life to escape the evil monkey guardian guarding the temple. However this time around there is a ton on new gameplay elements like zip-lining and water sliding. There is also a brand new shop packed with power-ups, upgrades and new characters that you can purchase with the coins you collect in the game.
Features:
- Amazing worlds to play in
- Procedurally generated obstacle tracks for unique gameplay
- Many characters to choose from
- Access Upgrades and Power-Ups in the game
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is one of the most iconic 2D, endless runners to hit the store for iOS and Android. Its super simple to play this game because there is only one control: tap to fly! Using dozens of different jetpacks you must fly as far as you can while dodging all kinds of wacky obstacles. Of course the fun doesn’t stop there. You can also use several vehicles that each have their own unique behaviors and abilities. And of course you can buy upgrades with all the coins you collect on your run. You can also earn coins by completing their wide variety of mission sets.
Features:
- Equip dozens of different jetpacks to play in
- Access several unique vehicles in the game
- Wonderful 2D graphics
- Easy to use 1 tap control
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Get Jetpack Joyride for Android
Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom
Sonic Dash 2 is the highly anticipated sequels to the original Sonic Dash Endless Runner. In this runner you can race as Sonic or one of his many friends. What makes this game unique is that it introduces some new gameplay elements like the ability to grind on rails and swing from electrical ropes. The game itself is also remade with several new obstacles and worlds to play in. You can also upgrade the abilities of your runners to get higher scores.
Features:
- Play as Iconic Sonic Characters
- Stunning 3D Worlds to Explore
- Brand new Gameplay Elements Like Swinging and Grinding
- Upgradeable Runners
- Players have unique abilities
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Crossy Road
Crossy Road is a fun endless hopper game by Hipster Whale for iOS and Android. In this fun game you tap on the screen to make your character hop forward. You can also swipe left and right to make your character hop left and right. As you hop along dodging cars, you have to make sure you keep moving forward or else and eagle will snatch you up! In the game you can collect coins which allow you to activate a toy machine that gives you a free character from the shop.
Features:
- High Quality Voxel Graphics
- Tons of Weapons and Accessories
- Online Multiplayer Mode
- Daily Leaderboards
- Full Controller Support
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Tiny Wings
Tiny Wings is one of the original endless runner games by Andreas Illiger. Unlike the other this game is only available for iOS and tvOS devices. In this simple game you have a single control: tap any where on the screen to make the bird dive. To gain momentum you time your dives to make the bird speed up and fly further. There is a super calm soundtrack and colorful visuals that compliment the game very nicely.
Features:
- Procedural Graphics for a new unique gameplay
- Highly rated soundtrack
- Simple 1 Tap Control
- Game Center Integration
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: $1.99
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run is a new endless runner mobile game developed by King the maker of Candy Crush. Technically Crash Bandicoot is considered an endless runner even though it is level based. They are always updating the game so you never run out of levels to play. One of the coolest things about this game is that it looks and feels like the original Crash Bandicoot games on Playstation except it is adapted for mobile. Having said that, all the characters and bad guys you know and love are in the game. It is similar to Sonic Dash because you have the ability to smash certain obstacles and bad guys adding some extra gameplay to the runner.
Features:
- Gorgeous Console Style 3D Graphics
- All the Game Elements of the Original in Mobile Form
- Simple Swipe Controls can be played with one hand
- Hundreds of Levels to Play with More added every month
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
Get Crash Bandicoot: On The Run for iOS
Get Crash Bandicoot: On The Run for Android
Jumanji Epic Run
Jumani Epic Run is an endless runner mobile game based on the hit movie Jumani: Welcome to the Jungle. This new spin turns the movie into a action packed 3-track runner. Plus you’ll see tons of new gameplay elements that are unique the 3D runner space like climbing mountains and running backwards. You can play the game for free but there optional powers ups and characters you can purchase using coins.
Features:
- Stunning 3D Graphics
- Play from the Entire cast of the movie Jumanji
- Responsive Gameplay
- Tons of unique gameplay elements not seen in other runners
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free to Play with In-App Purchases
