Underplayed Gems

Next Run (2025)

Next Run cover
Developer
Clarus Victoria
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, strategic fight for survival as relentless demon hordes force you to adapt and carve a desperate path to victory.

strategicsurvivalatmosphericdesperateclass-basedtacticalchaotic

What players say

Players are split on Next Run. Many praise the addictive, quick gameplay loop and the freedom of the sandbox mode, but just as many criticize the relentless time pressure, unbalanced difficulty spikes, and the use of AI-generated art. Performance issues on Apple Silicon and the lack of any progression between runs also draw complaints.

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Screenshots

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