Runner tag
Tag created in June 2017
Runner's popularity amongst developers
This chart displays the games released over the years with the Runner tag and the percentage of total Steam releases they represent. The releases count conveys the quantity of games published on Steam each year. It usually follows the increasing amount of Steam games released.
The percentage, on the other hand, gives a better view of the trend a tag follows. It shows if, in proportion, the Runner tag is getting more or less popular. The Review chart can let us know if this trend is a positive thing (i.e. players interest for the tag is growing) or a negative one (the tag is overcrowded).
The Runner tag has peaked in 2021, with 301 games released. The popularity of the tag is in a range between 0.03% in 2011 and 0.2% in 2021.
Keep in mind that the current year is not over, so the number of games released will still increase. But the percentage is usually a good estimate.
Runner's popularity amongst players
On this chart, you can see the reviews for games associated with the Runner tag, both as count and as a percentage of all Steam reviews, and the value for an average game. If the chart is cluttered, you can always deactivate some lines by clicking on the legend.
While the review count clearly quantifies the reviews a tag receives, keep in mind that it also follows the popularity of Steam itself. The value normalized as a percentage of all Steam reviews is often more revealing, as it gives you the popularity trend for Runner tag games.
A typical game associated with this tag collected on average between 520 (2011) and 49 (2023) reviews. Keep in mind that it is the average and not the median, meaning it is heavily influenced by extreme values, like a very successful game with this tag.
The reviews per game as a percentage of the average show that games in the Runner tag received between 22% (2023) and 413% (2011) reviews compared to other tags.
Price of games tagged with Runner
This graph displays the evolution of the Runner tag's games price in USD over the years, and the percentage of free to play games in this tag. Don't forget that a price should slowly increase year-on-year just to keep up with inflation.
The median price for Runner games peaked in 2016 at 3.99$, and bottomed in 2017 at 1.99$. The free to play ratio peaked in 2019 at 14%, and bottomed in 2022 at 2%.
Positive reviews ratio for Runner, per language
This graph shows an aggregated Steam rating for the whole Runner tag, separated by language. It helps estimate how different audiences judge a game with this tag. A lower rating doesn't necessarily mean that the audience doesn't like that tag. Some cultures have different standards and expectations. It will however affect a game's rating nonetheless.
The highest rating for Runner is 94% for the Swedish language, and the lowest is 81% for the Korean language.
| Image | Name | Description | Price | Rating | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Jones On Fire | A high-speed 2-button infinite running game of kitty saving and flame evading! This is the prequel to Hot Tin Roof - see where the story of Jones and Franky begins. | 2.99 | 82.3% | Mar 27, 2015 |
  | GIGANTIC ARMY | Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS. | 5.99 | 77.4% | Mar 6, 2014 |
  | Cube Samurai: RUN! | Run, jump and slash your way through this endless runner! Race through galactic environments as you try to stop the Evil Pyramid and his Cone Trooper army. Earn, purchase and upgrade your hero’s costumes, weapons, and special powers to help you be the greatest warrior in all of space and time! | 4.99 | N/A | Jun 15, 2016 |
  | Scary Humans | Experience the game at its fullest intensity in this procedural survival! Enjoy its retro style while challenging yourself on a wild difficulty of levels, just as the 80s games were. Will you be able to find a way out of an MIC and escaping from those scary humans? | 9.99 | N/A | Oct 26, 2016 |
  | Funny Wings VR | Embark on an epic flying adventure as a witch in mesmerizing environments, full of treacherous hurdles. | 2.99 | N/A | Mar 30, 2018 |
  | Fear Half Factor | Fear Half Factor is a 2D Casual Runner Game where you play as a villain whose mission is to rule over the world by converting the innocent human beings into Evil Ghosts. | 2.99 | N/A | Mar 2, 2018 |
  | Captain The Runner | Captain The Runner is an endless runner game based on retro graphics, where the player must avoid colliding with the cars, buses, spaceships, water bodies and much more. | 2.99 | 36.4% | Aug 10, 2018 |
  | Summer Catchers | Summer Catchers is an epic story that combines an endless runner with inventory management. Set your goals, complete tasks and stock up on gear to get as far as you can and advance this charming story full of strange and wonderful characters. | 11.99 | 80% | Jul 16, 2019 |
  | Highway of death | This race, which require from player good reaction. Maneuver the car in different directions, so as not to crash and overtake the car as well as to collect the stars | 1.99 | 68.6% | Dec 18, 2018 |
  | Geometry May. I swear it's a nice free game | I swear it's a nice runner game | Free | 80.4% | Apr 16, 2019 |
  | Polyrun | Polyrun is an action packed, indie runner game filled with features. Competitive local multiplayer, In depth character customization, endless singleplayer, power ups and more. Test your agility and reflexes, and climb the leaderboard ranks. | Free | 92.3% | Jul 31, 2019 |
  | Flint | Flint is a good bird, try to help your baby birds to survive the dangers of a bird's life, Flint is a game for kids where you need to overcome yourself and try to get the highest score. | 0.99 | N/A | Sep 16, 2019 |
  | Squirrel Jump | "Squirrel Jump" is a charming platformer game where you guide an agile squirrel through enchanting levels, mastering precise jumps and navigating clever obstacles. Experience vibrant visuals, intuitive controls, and delightful challenges in this immersive platforming adventure. | 2.99 | N/A | Aug 30, 2019 |
  | Return Of The Zombie King | Return of the Zombie King is a 2D-RUNNER, with a 1-BUTTON control system. Start with a dead king who can't jump, see, or hear anything. COLLECT as much gold as you can and UPGRADE him by buying back all his body parts. Then buy magic upgrades such as double jump and protection spells | 4.99 | 72.9% | Nov 3, 2019 |
  | Flying Soldiers | Get ready to command an odd squad of fun birds and devise a plan to bring them safe and sound to the end of the battlefield. An outlandish puzzle game that will challenge your mind to make these greenhorn recruits into brave soldiers. | 17.99 | N/A | Sep 22, 2020 |
  | Bad Run - Turbo Edition | Bad Run is a spin-off of Bad Pad, featuring a casual action packed, runner metroidvania platformer. | 3.99 | N/A | Apr 21, 2020 |
  | Escape from the Cosmic Abyss | Shoot, Dash and Jetpack for your life to escape the Guardian of the Abyss while taking the Orb of Knowledge with you in this mix of casual and arcade gameplay! | 0.99 | N/A | Jun 23, 2020 |
  | Aerial_Knight's Never Yield | Survive A futuristic Tokyo style Detroit in this 3D runner that tells the story of Wally who has uncovered the evidence that can change his city forever. Explore a game world with a dope-tastic soundtrack featuring the authentic sounds of Detroit Artist. | 11.99 | 85% | May 19, 2021 |
  | Flyist | You control a small plane. You need to fly over and under the rocks and collect stars of distinction along the way. | 4.99 | 90% | Jun 18, 2021 |
  | Apple Hopper | Apple Hopper Is a 2D akrad with a side view, the task is to jump on platforms as long as possible and not fall. | 4.99 | 58.8% | Jun 17, 2021 |
  | Boss of this gym | 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♂. | 0.99 | 96.5% | Mar 5, 2021 |
  | Furgal's Jetpack | Furgal's Jetpack is a 2D runner with a side view. You are unjustly imprisoned, and your goal is to escape! Fly over cars and Dodge flying clubs to get to the desired freedom, because the only way to it is through the thorns of the urban jungle. | 0.99 | 92.3% | Sep 22, 2020 |
  | Redd's Runaway | Stop the Underworld's hordes of demons and ghouls in this Arcade game, inspired by the Day of the Dead and Halloween. | 4.99 | N/A | Oct 27, 2020 |
  | Super Donald World 2024 ? | Build the wall along the southern border of the United States in this 2.5D, procedurally-generated, almost-endless runner. Can YOU make it along the whole length of the border? BUILD. THE. WALL. ?? | 0.99 | N/A | Jul 8, 2022 |
  | BoatMan | BoatMan is a 3-person runner with a top view in which you have to control a kayak that rushes through a stormy mountain river at breakneck speed! Dodge obstacles and pick up bonuses that will help you set a record and show all your friends that you are the number one in any river expanses! | 5.99 | N/A | Dec 16, 2020 |