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I Hate Running Backwards

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First release
May 22, 2018
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Shooter, Arcade · Party, Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux

I Hate Running Backwards is a fast paced infinite runner hybrid that puts the shoot 'em up genre on its head! Pick your character and blast away at enemies with a high powered weapons arsenal. Earn perks and get stronger as you defeat challenging bosses.

Also known as I Hate Running Backwards.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 22, 2018
PlayStation 4
May 22, 2018
Xbox One
May 22, 2018
All 5 release dates
Linux
May 22, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Oct 19, 2018
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
shoot 'em up, roguelite

At a Glance

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60
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 188 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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