2D side scrolling endless runners come in multiple varieties. The main offerings are geared more towards the ground whether you're running across rooftops, riding slopes or waves, or simply running along the street. The main idea is that you're moving from left to right for as long as you can.
Highest scored apps in the category
Alto's Adventure is a beautiful endless runner that is as tranquil as it is challenging
Alto's Adventure is an endless runner where you must help recover the llamas that have escaped. Along the way, you will hit the slopes, race the elders, grind on wires, perform sick tricks, and fly through the sky as you set out on a journey of recovering llamas and discovering who you are.
Master the Bow and Arrow in Vikings: an Archer’s Journey
Vikings: an Archer's Journey is a challenging endless runner that combines precise shooting mechanics to test your archery-in-motion skills.
Take to the skies in this beautifully-crafted physics game.
Tap to dive and release your finger from the screen to soar into the sky. Tiny Wings is a great example of how smart physics can create super-simple (but nevertheless hugely entertaining) gameplay.
Apps with average score
Outrageously Ride the Shining Sea in Run-A-Whale
Run-A-Whale is an infinite swimmer where you're a pirate who hitches a ride across the ocean on a whale, of all animals. Ride the waves in style in this beautiful game!
#1 in the App Store Games category of more than 60 countries!
"It's an endless skater with simple controls, a real sense of progression, and a lot of personality." - CultofMac.com
"A highly enjoyable Endless Runner...it's certainly a heck of a lot of fun to play." - 148Apps.com
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Skate across the rooftops of...
An infinite surfing game.
Go Surf is an infinite surfing game where you get to control a surfer who is riding one of the sickest waves there is. Manuever him safely across obstacles, gather coins and use power-up sequences to perform awesome tricks. How long can you last?
An endless distance game that has you running through environments and blasting monsters as Barry Steakfries.
Adventure Time meets Ski Safari! Shred the slopes of Ooo with Finn or BMO in this endlessly fun downhill adventure.
SKI WITH YOUR BUTT
Slide your way through Ice Kingdom, Fire Kingdom, Candy Kingdom, the Forbidden Dungeon, and the Mystery Mountains to outrun a relentless avalanche!
MATHEMATICAL COSTUMES
Dress Finn up like a ninja,...
Race endlessly across rooftops.
Canabalt is a classic endless runner where you will race across rooftops and avoid obstacles. With a single button control, eight game mode options, and different runners to choose from, you can run for a high score or just for survival.
Earth is under attack! Evil alien robots from outer space are invading the cities. Human technology is inadequate to oppose the machine onslaught and only you can help.
You are Ookujira - an ancient giant whale with super powers!
Pretty awesome!
＊ Featured by Apple in Best New Games!
＊ "Ookujira is completely charming." - Cult...
RAD Boarding is an apocalyptic snowboarding game jam-packed with 90's flair! Perform gnarly tricks and fight crazy boss battles as you race against the end of the world. With epic visuals and tons of items to collect, RAD Boarding lets you ride out the Apocalypse in style!
On top of stunning...
Show those aliens what you've got.
Go on a rampage and level up the carnage as you battle aliens disguised as thieves. Run over them with your car and shoot them with your weapons. Your ultimate goal? Blast your way through the city to reach the aliens' base.
Joan Mad Run is a gory endless run’n’gun, that takes your enemies straight into the underworld. Run through the infinite chords of well-armed guards and eerie bosses. Train your dexterity to avoid dangerous traps and deadly shots. Unlock unique weapons and cut, explode, burn, freeze, melt, incinerate, squeeze and send...
Pixel Boat Rush is a frantic boat combat racing game! An easy to learn, hard to master, fun arcade racing game with loads of content! Featured by Apple countless times!
The gameplay mixes a one-touch racing mechanic with 2 weapon/defensive buttons. The progression features an in-depth career mode with RPG-like humoristic...
Ninja Go Endless Runner is a fast paced action adventure runner which will test all your Ninja skills to the limit.
+ Beautiful 9th Impact graphics.
+ Original soundtrack by Keita Takanashi.
+ Run, leap, slash and somersault your way through treacherous terrain.
+ Battle the killer wasps of Yamanakako and many more enemies.
+...
Best of March 2015, iTunes International Editor's Choice
- Apple
"One of the 5 best iPhone games in March 2015"
- TIME
"Lastronaut is a totally free, totally addictive endless running game for iPhone. Lastronaut may be the best currently available endless runner for those looking for value."
- TechCrunch
"The graphics in...
Play as your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and race across the rooftops in this endless runner.
Use awesome new Mixels and make crazy combinations to beat the annoying Nixels in Mixels Rush!
OUTRUN THE NIXELSTORM
Major Nixel has unleashed a Nixelstorm of epic proportions. Help the heroic Mixels overcome obstacles and stay ahead of the storm by combining powers and using special items.
STARRING A WHOLE MESS OF MIXELS
Meet...
Grab your wakeboard, put on your suit, and get ready to score big.
In Woody: Endless Summer, just tap to jump and double-tap to jump higher to collect coins and avoid obstacles. Then, dive underwater with a spin for more points and to avoid other obstacles. Race to the checkpoints, redeem coins for power-ups, and climb the leaderboard.
Surf across the galaxy and cheat death in this endless distance game.
Zombie Extreme is the most exhilarating zombie game on the app store! This endless runner tests your reflexes to the limit as you navigate through graveyards, creepy forests, Frankenstein's Lab and more! How far will you run?
WHAT OUR USERS ARE SAYING:
“WOW, what a game! A zombie classic!”
“Seriously addicted to this...
Dash and dodge mines in this action packed game from Noodlecake Games!
Jupiter Jump is an action-arcade game, where you tap the screen to maneuver your astronaut through mines, portals, and gates!
Easy to pick up and play! Play against your friends through Game Center.
FAST PACED TOUCH TO FALL GAMEPLAY
Touch to fall. Fall for speed. Fly for score!
REASONS PILOT WINDS IS AWESOME
• You can play for free
• Fast and skilful gameplay
• Compete with your friends' highscores: for free
• Tons of game modes and a secret character to unlock...
Hey skate punk, ever wish you never had to leave your board? Forget the half-pipe: in Skatelander the whole world is your stunt arena. And like the real world, there are no boundaries, no limits or end to your gameplay—the game will keep going as long as you do!
Dodge obstacles...
Could be good for special cases
Top 100 Paid Apps US and App Stores 'Best New Games'! Thanks for the support!
The sequel to the worlds first iPhone surfing game, Bobble Surfer, is here! Featuring amazing new wave physics, super easy controls and some of the most fluid water based action you've ever seen!
Chill out in the Free Surf mode, or challenge your friends for the best scores and longest rides. Take on massive stormys, escape huge barrels and keep an eye out for sharks.
Test yourself against a ranking system that will pit you against stacks of unique challenges, and customise the gear you unlock along the way.
Easy to learn, hard to master and a whole lot of fun!
* Features guy and girl surfers.
* Choose from different boards with hundreds of colour and pattern combinations.
* GameCenter integration so you can challenge your friends and keep track of who spent the most time in the green room…
* Master manoeuvres such as floaters, aerials and barrels.
* Surf different breaks in different game modes.
Please note that the game is best played on an iPhone4S or above.
***Never-ending robot run n jump adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat while you slide and dash through super exciting futuristic worlds!***
**Get your fingers ready for the most sensational running and jumping adventure ever! Ico is eager to rush and dash through the futuristic world and save the Earth from the harm inflicted by pesky alien creatures. Are you ready to help him dodge obstacles and secure freedom for the people of the Earth in his super exciting galaxy adventure and never-ending mega run?
**Download Robot Ico: Robot Run and Jump, one of the most thrilling running and jumping games free and prove you're the ultimate robo runner who will wipe all menacing enemies off the face of the Earth!
**Lightning fast swipe acrobatics!
**Simple and intuitive controls, intense gameplay!
**Swipe up to jump and dodge the obstacles!
**Swipe twice for double jump and even more action!
**Swipe down to slide under obstacles!
**Most stunning level design ever seen in platform games!
**Run, jump, slide, rush, and dash through tons of obstacles in this crazy free running and jumping game!
**Robo Run - collect gems on your galactic adventure!
**A super fun run side-scroller game for kids and adults!
**Log in with Facebook to share your hi-score and challenge your friends to play one of the best tiny “robot games” free!
**Rush into the never-ending crazy run adventure!
***ENJOY THE MIND BLOWING ROBOT RUNNING QUEST IN ONE OF THE COOLEST DASH GAMES FREE***
**You're bored with the old gran, zombie, sonic, panda and other runners on their temple races? It's time for innovation! Experience the best visual and sound effects and take part in the most fun and addicting joyride on the “tiny robots” planet. Rush for your life, dodge sentinels and other random obstacles, collect coins and fulfill various missions as you dash through an endless number of levels in one of the best side-scrolling platform games of today - Robot Ico: Robot Run and Jump free.
***Awesome 3D side scrolling robot runner game that will keep you busy for hours!***
**Classic arcade “run and jump” games were extremely popular in the 90s, and now they are making a huge comeback. If you love to play parkour games and jumping and "running games", this endless mega dash will become your favorite of all action arcade and "adventure games" for kids! We guarantee you that this awesome 3D side scrolling robot defense game will give you an unforgettable running frenzy in the parkour city!
**Go on a free run, and help our robo runner blast his enemies in this super run and jump classic arcade game for children. Start racing towards the dark Temple and show what a jumper you are. Blast the sentinels and escape evil enemies in the best rpg robot running game!
**This new addicting 3d runner differentiates itself in many ways from the pack of free running games for boys available on the market. Robot Ico: Robot Run and Jump oozes fun and excitement, and everything is controlled by a single tap on your phone screen. If you enjoy entertaining robot jumping games, get your racing shoes and let's dash together in the running quest of the year! Don't run slowly like your gran – install this fun coin collecting game, get angry, jump like a ninja and sprint through incredible levels! So, let the jumping mania begin! Run robot run and experience the ultimate fun!
**If you like parkour “jumping games” and “racing games” you will find this free runner extra exciting. This rescue mission is not like ordinary adventure games or mega run games, it is the ultimate speed test and a reflex challenge! While running and collecting coins, avoiding obstacles and fighting angry enemies, make our runbot run endlessly and resist all the attacks. Running with friends has never been more interesting – compete with other players and strive to win the prize for the robot unicorn who has made the wishes of the humanity come true! The angry run begins!
Join this enjoying adventure and have fun running in the cave! Simply touch on the screen to jump up. Be careful, avoid falling down. Collect as much coins as you can. Battle friends for the high score in this enjoying endless game!
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