The Best Runner Games for Playstation 4

Update : NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS added at rank #16.
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Super Dark Deception (2022)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

Death awaits you once again in Super Dark Deception, a fun 2D reimagining of the hit horror maze game, Dark Deception!


  • horror
  • runner
  • humor
  • action-adventure
  • dark
  • cartoony
  • lore
  • anime
  • pixel
  • top-down
  • retro
  • demons
  • rpg
  • arcade
  • cute

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Olive (2024)

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Play as Olive, a sprightly old lady, to collect gems and progressively fill the scene with colour in this arcade runner style game. Grow plants with the coins you collect, unlock new abilities, and collect outfits to customise your look.


  • runner
  • scroller
  • arcade
  • character
  • colourful
  • nature
  • casual
  • customization
  • social

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Aerial Knight's We Never Yield (2021)

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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.


  • runner
  • futuristic
  • bullet
  • parkour
  • music
  • endless
  • time

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RunBean Galactic (2022)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 4

Run, jump and roll on your way to the new high score! Sounds easy, right? Not when you try to keep up with the hazards and bonuses that are constantly appearing all around the planet!


  • platform
  • precision
  • procedural
  • runner
  • 2d
  • hand-drawn
  • arcade
  • cartoony
  • minimalist
  • cute
  • colourful
  • stylized

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Magma (2022)

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Magma Tsunami is a frenzied arcade platformer game. Beat your records in 1P or Co-op mode, and don't get caught by the Magma Tsunami!!! Could you stay alive for more than one minute??


  • runner
  • privacy-policy
  • card
  • subscription
  • reflexes
  • platform
  • online
  • multiplayer
  • achievements
  • local

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Retro Highway (2018)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Android IOS iPhone

Hit the Retro Highway and return to the days of 16-bit blast processing and pure arcade fun! Retro Highway is a throwback game aiming to combine the accessibility of modern titles with the high-skill challenge and charming aesthetics of old.

• Experience high octane old school action on your console in 60 fps

• Complete daring challenges and compete with your friends or the whole world for the highest scores

• Explore six unique environments ranging from a hot desert freeway to a futuristic moon base

• Customize your playstyle by choosing from a diverse garage of 10+ bikes and by upgrading various powerups

• Embrace the nostalgia rush caused by stylish pixel art visuals and chiptune soundtrack


  • endless
  • runner
  • retro
  • buildings
  • arcade
  • third-party
  • chiptune
  • racing
  • entertainment
  • realistic
  • bite-sized
  • futuristic
  • casual

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Running on Magic (2022)

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Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Woosh! Get ready to flee! Welcome to Running on Magic, a forced-scroll platformer where a quirky wizard is being chased by a tireless Grim Reaper. Hurry through procedurally-generated mindfully drawn environments as you defeat unalike enemies. Don’t let the Grim Reaper get to you!


  • runner
  • platform
  • precision
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • emotional
  • cartoony
  • hand-drawn
  • colourful

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The Alto Collection (2020)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Across the endless desert and atop an alpine expanse two journeys full of wonder await. Choose your path and set off on a thrilling snowboarding or sandboarding adventure with Alto & friends in both critically acclaimed titles: Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey.


  • snowboarding
  • runner
  • endless
  • relaxing
  • minimalist
  • action-adventure
  • skiing

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Superola Champion Edition (2022)

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A challenging runner-style platforming adventure, in which you’ll have to guide a burger loving llama in its quest to defeat the Hotdog Aliens and recover the stolen hamburgers... before they get cold!


  • platform
  • runner
  • retro
  • split-screen
  • precision
  • character
  • scroller
  • multiple-endings
  • pvp
  • challenging
  • multiplayer
  • boss-fight
  • action-adventure
  • customization
  • funny

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Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute (2022)

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Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.


  • 2d
  • runner
  • 1990s
  • arcade
  • run
  • gun
  • local
  • pixel
  • platform
  • elevator
  • action
  • cooperative
  • multiplayer
  • side-scrolling

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