Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien cover
SeriesBit.Trip

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

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First release
Feb 26, 2013
Engine
Atrophy
Genres
Music, Indie, Adventure, Platform, Arcade · Kids, Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, iOS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox 360

Runner2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed and IGF award winning BIT.TRIP RUNNER.,In the style of the BIT.TRIP series, Runner2 is a rhythm-music platforming game.,Players will run through fantastic environments, using brand new moves, to brand new soundtracks as they run, jump, slide, kick, and soar toward the goal of tracking down the Timbletot and thwarting his evil plans to destroy not only our world, but every world there is.

Also known as Runner2, Runner 2, BIT.TRIP Runner2, BIT.TRIP RUN!
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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 26, 2013
Mac
Feb 26, 2013
Wii U
Feb 26, 2013
All 12 release dates
Linux
Feb 26, 2013
Xbox 360
Feb 27, 2013
PlayStation 3
Mar 05, 2013
Wii U
Apr 11, 2013
PlayStation 3
Aug 21, 2013
iOS
Oct 31, 2013
PlayStation Vita
Dec 17, 2013
PlayStation 4
Feb 24, 2016
Nintendo Switch
Feb 29, 2024
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
5h
Main + Extras
8h
Completionist
20h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
shark, robots, 2.5d, ufo, female protagonist
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At a Glance

Critic Score
78
Main Story (IGDB)
5h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
8h
Completionist (IGDB)
20h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,633 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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