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Horse Runner DX (2025)

Horse Runner DX cover
Developer
Mat Makes Games
Publisher
Data FTW
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cheerful, accessible endless runner where you guide a growing herd through beautiful landscapes with tight one-button platforming.

upliftingaccessiblelightheartedstrategictight controlsincreasing difficultyendless runner

What players say

Players like the audio and stylized pixel art, but some report the fast-moving background causes eye strain or motion sickness. The herd and achievement-based unlocks add depth, though the core gameplay is a simple endless runner with jump and upgrades. The developer continues to update the game.

Trailer

Screenshots

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