Temple Run is one of the most popular games in the history of Android. Virtually everyone has tried the game before. Even if you love the mechanics, the game can get boring thanks to its repetitive nature. The good news is that there are other options available. Here are the best Temple Run style games for Android!
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Alto’s Adventure
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Alto’s Adventure came out in 2016 and it’s been a phenomenal success. It’s a 2D, side-scrolling infinite runner where you must descend the never-ending hill, avoid obstacle, collect coins, and corral runaway llamas. The graphics are simple, but effective and the mechanics are easy enough to learn quickly. You’ll also have tricks to pull off, goals to finish, and leaderboards to top. It’s freemium game like most Temple Run style games, but you should be able to enjoy it anyway.
Download now on Google Play!
Despicable Me (Minion Rush)
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Despicable Me is a fairly classic infinite runner. It uses the traditional third-person view and you’ll play as a Minion as you run around, avoid obstacles, take on boss fights, and collect items. The settings are based on the popular movies. That means it’s colorful and vibrant. The game is also kid-friendly which makes it an easy decision for parents. It’s a freemium game which isn’t ideal and it’s quite aggressive with it, but it’s good once you get passed that.
Download now on Google Play!
Into the Dead
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Into the Dead is another infinite runner that does things a little bit differently. In this title, you’ll be running for your life through a never-ending hoard of zombies that are trying to get at you. You’ll be provided with weaponry and means to defend yourself and you’re tasked with staying alive as long as possible. The graphics provide a spooky atmosphere and it makes the entire experience just delightful. There are also leaderboards for you to climb as well as missions and goals to complete. It’s not quite like Temple Run, but it’s just as good.
Download now on Google Play!
Jetpack Joyride
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Jetpack Joyride is one of the most popular infinite runners out there. It’s a side-scrolling runner where you play as a dude named Barry. Barry also has a jetpack, obviously. Your goal will be to make it as far as you can while you avoid obstacles, take down bad guys, and collect as many coins as possible. The coins you collect can then be traded in for new gear, new vehicles, and power ups. It features one-touch game play which makes it easy to play on the subway. It’s not quite like Temple Run, but you get the same level of enjoyment out of it!
Download now on Google Play!
Smash Hit
[Price: Free / $1.99]
Smash Hit is one of the few infinite runners that is also a pay-once game. You’ll have a first person perspective in this one and you’ll be throwing metal balls at panes of glass to avoid getting hit. The trick is that the number of balls you have available to throw also doubles as your life total so you’ll want to be careful when and where you throw. It also features an online multiplayer mode, saved games, and stats if you get the pro version. It’s beautifully done and remains one of the best games like Temple Run.
Download now on Google Play!
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Sonic Dash 1 and 2
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Sonic Dash 1 and 2 are temple run style games that feature everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog. These games will have you doing the exact same sorts of things you did in the classic video games, including collecting coins, avoiding obstacles, and defeating Dr Robotnik. They just take place in an infinite runner setting instead of a game with levels. Everything works about as well as you’d expect and you can also play with Knuckles, Tails, Amy, and a new character named Sticks. It’s a freemium game through-and-through, so do keep that in mind.
Download now on Google Play!
Subway Surfers
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Subway Surfers is one of the most popular infinite runners of all time. It might even be up there with Temple Run itself. This game seems to have a little bit of everything. You’ll be jumping on trains, flying on a jetpack, surfing with a hoverboard, and, of course, you’ll be dodging obstacles and keeping away from the big bad guy. It’s a simple game with colorful graphics, and it’s even kid friendly. You can’t ask for much more in a game like Temple Run. The only bad part is the freemium price tag.
Download now on Google Play!
Supersonic HD
[Price: Free / $0.99]
Supersonic HD is another one of those rare infinite runners that has a pay-once price tag. This game features minimal graphics, intense game play, and power ups that you don’t have to spend real money to get. The idea for this one is that you’re traveling through a tunnel and you have to keep time on the clock. There are items to pick up that increase your time and you’ll need to avoid obstacles to keep going. It’s a bit intense, especially if you get motion sick, but it’s still pretty enjoyable. You can also add your own music to the game which will create environments based on your music.
Download now on Google Play!
Yodo1 Games
[Price: Free with in-app purchase]
Yodo1 Games have an increasing collection of fun little infinite runners. You’ve probably heard of their bigger hits like Crossy Road and Rodeo Stampede, but they also have titles such as Looty Dungeon, and Rooms of Doom that are equally good. All of their games have a certain look and feel to them so once you’ve played one, you pretty much know what you’re getting into with the others. They’re all freemium games, but their freemium strategy is far more relaxed than most.
Download now on Google Play!
Zombie Highway 2
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Zombie Highway 2 is an infinite runner where you drive down a road forever while fending off zombies. They’ll jump from various parts of the road on to your vehicle and attempt to flip you over. You’ll be able to use obstacles in the road to scrape them off and you’ll also have some weapons at your disposal. There are also options for what kind of cards you use, power ups, and you’ll have a list of objectives that you can complete as well. It’s pretty fun, at least for a while.
Download now on Google Play!
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