Underplayed Gems

RANK RUNNER (2019)

RANK RUNNER cover
Developer
Iterative Interactive
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A stripped-down, one-button highscore chaser that demands quick reflexes and rewards persistence with leaderboard progression.

fast-pacedintensearcademinimalistaddictivedifficultcompetitivebullet hell

What players say

Players praise Rank Runner as a simple and addictive arcade game that is easy to pick up for short sessions, with a unique leaderboard climbing mechanic and a good soundtrack. However, the game is held back by frequent frame drops that some find unplayable, and the randomized projectile patterns can lead to frustration.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.