Next Run (2025)

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

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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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