Best endless-runners for iPhone and iPad (iOS)
Power through the wall
You may be asking yourself what the difference is between endless runners and auto-runners. Well, I really feel they are basically exactly the same. Endless runners were one of the most popular genres when mobile phones first became popular. We've seen hundreds of high-quality endless runners in our time, with plenty for you to enjoy.
Endless runners have the same formula: run forward, avoid obstacles, collect something. What makes them distinct is either the general feel, the graphics, or their own special twists that make them stand out on the App Store. We have gathered a bunch of different endless runners that stand out to us and have compiled them into a list!
Jetpack Joyride 2
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j1X3ImsWj_I?si=qGuVdu4KNYtDf8tB" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>If you play lots of endless runners, you've likely heard of Jetpack Joyride. Jetpack Joyride 2 is like an upgraded version of the original, with new graphics, new animations, and new ways to blast your way through these areas. You are playing a guy in a jetpack, constantly moving forward, firing at enemies from time to time and dodging obstacles in the sky. It's a bit different, as an endless flyer, possibly, but it very much feels in the same breath as endless runners.
Endless Runner X
Endless Runner X sort of pokes fun at the endless runner genre, providing something a bit different. Playing as the "no Internet dinosaur", you will be endlessly running until the game itself starts to glitch. Often breaking the fourth wall and becoming something you need to quickly react to, Endless Runner X is unexpected at moments.
Kingdom Dash
Looking a bit like Subway Surfers, Kingdom Dash is an endless runner that has you making a dash through train lines, with lots of obstacles to dodge along the way. You'll be collecting coins and power-ups, looking to fight an evil knight! There are some ways to attack, including using fireballs, which can help you keep ahead of this enemy. It's a neat take on the genre.
Temple Run 2
Temple Run 2 is another sequel to a classic endless runner. This has you out in nature, in a sort of jungle. If you are familiar with the first game, you will find upgraded graphics, new power-ups and obstacles, and special powers added. These powers change with each character, allowing you to find your favourite way to run. This also gets seasonal map updates to keep things interesting.
Axolotl Stars
Axolotl Stars is a colourful and wacky game, with giant, running Axolotls. It sort of feels like a mix between Fall Guys and the endless runner genre - with obstacles that can hit you from above or balls showing up in your way. You'll be racing against a bunch of other axolotls as well, trying to make it to the end first. It's cute and quite fun, without feeling as intense as other endless runners in the genre.
MetroLand
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/coKPRj7QKiY?si=eIzkduP_iLK5hx2J" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>In MetroLand, you run from a futuristic cop through a busy city. You are looking to somehow save the world from MegaCorp! It starts off in Tokyo but moves all over the world as you run away. You'll find lots of futuristic power-ups like sci-fi shields and power gloves, allowing you to take on MegaCorp more easily.
Little Dog Bob
Little Dog Bob is a hand-drawn endless runner with a lot of character! You play as a charming dog, moving quickly through your world. Dogs have no use for coins, so instead you are collecting stars and hearts, jumping over obstacles and avoiding strange enemies. There are some physics-based aspects to it too, like knocking over rocks or quickly moving through stuff that's going to crush you, so it's a pretty fun and cute game.
Sonic Dash
Sonic is well known for never stopping and going fast, so Sonic Dash, an endless runner, feels pretty in line with the blue hedgehog. Sonic Dash has you moving quickly through lots of classic maps, defeating enemies and avoiding obstacles. You can battle Dr Eggman, unlock other characters, and collect rings. It's an easy fit and feels very fun to play.
Battery Boy
Battery Boy looks like a character from a TV show! Playing as a bit of energy inside a phone, you'll go through different maps and obstacles based on the current energy level of your mobile phone. The levels themselves are quite similar to other endless runners; you need to collect coins and avoid obstacles, but the use of your phone's battery charge is one of a kind.
