If you can use a smartphone, you are almost surely aware of the game called Subway Surfer. The endless running game is available on every operating system, be it mobile or desktop. The game included playing the role of a teenager, running on the subway to get away from an inspector and his loyal yet fierce dog.
There are few reasons such games advance to the users. You do not need to commit to completing certain levels or finishing certain missions. There is no positive time requirement, as you can play for a minute, or you can continue for hours in this endless running type game. Additionally, you can like the game even if you cannot finish a certain mission. Moreover, there is a constant excitement of you getting chased by the inspector. Lastly, there is little or no competition, so making the players comfortable with whatever way they play the game.
1.Sonic Dash
Sonic dash, like Subway Surfers, is a playful and merry game, unlike Temple Run. Developed by Hard light, the game play is similar to Subway Surfers. Sonic has to be taken through levels, collecting rings and avoiding obstacles and enemies. When jumping and sliding, the camera angles often change giving you a good look at your surroundings which are beautifully rendered in 3D. The graphics are pleasant, and there is a good variety in terms of soundtracks to keep the game play interesting.
The key difference is that Sonic is not continually getting chased by anyone. Other than that, other characters are unlocked at high levels, like Subway Surfers. You additionally get to upgrade power-ups and buying boosts through in-app purchases.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
[ad type=”banner”]2.Temple Run 2
Temple run is the more serious endless running game of the two. You have to gap obstacles while keeping yourself from falling over the edge, while you are being chased by a Guerrilla. Downloaded over a billion times, Imangi studios base their game on a plot which leads to unlocking more and more characters. You run in mine carts and zip lines, and jump over and under obstacles that relate to the environment.
Instead of swiping the characters, you can move sideways by tilting the device accordingly. The game is much more sophisticated than its rivals/clones. It can be argued that this game was the one which inspired hundreds of clones.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
3.Zombie Highway 2
Another endless runner game, where you drive down a road forever while avoiding zombies. Instead of a human character, the game requires you have to drive vehicles and zombies are the obstacles that try to overturn the vehicles in their path. The upgraded the vehicle the harder it is to overturn for the zombies, hence the constant need to upgrade the vehicle is what coaxes the player to keep playing and earn more. You are equipped with guns ranging from sidearms to explosives and bio arms. The use of ammo has to be pre-planned to avoid running out of it.
As you continue through the game, it becomes harder to kill the zombies because of the increase in their number and strength, so always save your ammo for the later stages where you will want it the most.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
4.Jetpack Joyride
Although a lot different in the game play to Subway Surfers because of being a side scrolling game this game provides the same fun. Half brick studios developed this action-adventure where Barry Steak fries, the character, steals an advanced jetpack from a secret military laboratory. Some obstacles like zappers, laser beams, and missiles await Barry on his path to end his run. The controls are easy, graphics are of high quality, and the game play is incredibly addictive.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
[ad type=”banner”]5.Into the Dead
Although not quite similar to Subway Surfers, this game is still a lot of fun. You have to run for your life through a never ending horde of zombies, who will stop at nothing. This free to play game comes with different in-app purchases. The spooky graphics provide a delightful experience. Weaponry can be picked from the sides, as you run to help you with the task of survival.
Developed by Pikpok, the game is considered a must have for mobile phones. Although a simple game to play, it is full of immersive game play. One irritation, however, remains that the players can only goal the weapons at zombies in front of them while giving the ones at the sides an open invitation to kill you.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
6.Despicable Me: Minion Rush
To earn the title “Minion of the year”, a player has to control one of the three Minions, Dave, Carl, or Jerry. You have to play in hilarious fast faced challenges while collecting bananas as a reward. Minions should avoid obstacles and attacks from bosses unless they have certain power-ups, in which case the obstacles can be avoided.
To make things more interesting, the game has different modes like global events, special missions, and limited-time races.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
7.Rail Rush
This game, probably inspired from the mine cart of Temple Run, is an exciting adventure, where the player steps into the boots of Bob Molenchaser and travels through mines. You have to remain alive while facing challenges like volcanic hot waters or other deadly obstacles inside the mines. Jump around the broken trails and take hold of gold and gems while tilting, weaving, and avoiding obstacles.
The challenges are more frequent than any other running game, which gives this game a more challenging feel. Focus and quickness of the mind is all that is required to enjoy this game. Characters can be changed, and extra equipment can be purchased to make the game even more interesting.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
[ad type=”banner”]8.Agent Dash
The idea of being a secret agent is intriguing. The same is incorporated into this game, where you suit up as a secret agent to run endlessly through enemy territory, destroying everything that comes along while avoiding the traps. It is the same as Temple Run and Subway Surfers in most of its features except that the character has got ammo that he can use to shoot at different targets. You can use the gems to purchase upgrades and characters throughout the levels. This game is simple to play, addictive and is a great contender to Subway Surfers in terms of entertainment.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
9.Giant Boulder of Death
It is an endless runner game, the character being a rock. The giant rock rolls down the tracks destroying the targets and avoiding the obstacles by moving sideways and jumping. Instead of collecting coins, you get to destroy trees, crush villages, cars, yetis, golden cows. Basically, crush everything in your way. Pikpok has done a great job in satisfying your killer instinct, as you roll down the mountain track obliterating everything in your path.
You can even upgrade to a spiky rock and confront the obstacles with sheer strength. You do get gold and gems along the way. Compare your scores with that of your friends by connecting the game with your Facebook account and other social media sites. Complete as many goals as possible before getting shattered by obstacles.
Availability: Google Play (Free with in-app purchases)
[ad type=”banner”]10.One Epic Knight
Another endless runner, this time with a character dressed as a knight. Why a Knight, you inquire? That’s because you need to face some deadly enemies down the track. You either need to kill them with the sword you find on the way, or you can avoid them by moving to the sides. A shield may help you endure one or two obstacles but in the process of shielding you, it does get shattered, and you are left vulnerable again.
There are coins and coin chests on the way as a reward for your heroics and you can use these coins to upgrade your strength. The tracks are fancy, the falls are deep, and the obstacles are challenging.
Availability: Google Play (Free)