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Endless Runner Apps

Last updated: September 30, 2020

The challenge of a good endless runner can be simply addicting. Check out our reviews of some of the most popular endless runner games in the app stores.

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SHINE - Journey of Light Poster Image
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SHINE - Journey of Light

age 6+

Capture the light in calm, unique runner.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Paid (Family Games)
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Sonic Dash

age 6+

Famous hedgehog a perfect fit for the endless runner craze.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free (Arcade Games)
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Despicable Me: Minion Rush

age 8+

Adorable minions run endlessly in derivative game.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free (Action Games)
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Monsters Run, Inc.

age 8+

Well-done film tie-in, but a bit difficult for young kids.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad (Arcade Games)
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NFL Play 60

age 8+

Running game gets kids moving but may be risky for device.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free (Health & Fitness)
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Temple Run: Brave

age 8+

Fusion of runaway-hit app and movie is still pure fun.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire (Action Games)
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Alto's Adventure

age 9+

Stunning graphics bring snowboarding to endless runners.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Paid (Adventure Games)
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Subway Surfers

age 9+

Bright, entertaining take on endless-runner genre.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Free (Action Games)
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Temple Run

age 9+

Quick reflexes needed to survive Indiana Jones-like chases.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free (Action Games)
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Temple Run 2

age 9+

Well-done sequel even better than original phenomenon.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Free (Adventure Games)
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Temple Run: Oz

age 9+

Movie tie-in offers fun, familiar gameplay in new setting.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire (Action Games)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run

age 10+

Turtles burst into endless-runner genre; lots of fighting.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire (Action Games)
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Time Tangle - Adventure Time

age 10+

Quirky endless runner features fun, varied quests.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Paid (Adventure Games)
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PITFALL!

age 11+

Classic abandons its roots but one-ups the competition.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad (Arcade Games)
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