Runbow cover

Runbow

Critic score7 critics
First release
Aug 27, 2015
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Racing · Party, Action, Comedy

Runbow is an action party game with a unique art style and a never-before seen colour mechanic that will keep you running back for more. Platforms and obstacles appear and disappear as the background colour changes, so if you can’t see something, it doesn’t exist. Whether you're playing alone or with friends, Runbow is fast, frantic, and a lot of fun. Players can race against each other in The Runbow Run, or go head to head in a number of different modes including King of the Hill and Arena to name a few. Use the Wii U GamePad to become the malevolent ColourMaster controlling the colours and the obstacles in the level, or tackle our toughest game mode, The Bowhemoth, a 30+ minute platforming challenge that will put the patience and skill of even the toughest players to the test. If dozens of game modes, hundreds of unlockable costumes, and a crazy, colourful gaming challenge sounds like fun, then you better get ready to Runbow!

Also known as Runbow Pocket, Runbow.exe

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
Wii U
Aug 27, 2015
Wii U
Sep 03, 2015
Wii U
Oct 23, 2015
All 11 release dates
Wii U
Nov 25, 2015
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 18, 2016
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 19, 2017
New Nintendo 3DS
Jun 20, 2017
Xbox One
Jul 15, 2017
Xbox One
Jul 16, 2017
PlayStation 4
Jul 03, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Jul 03, 2018
Game modes
Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
asymmetric gameplay, online, abstract, platform exclusive, original soundtrack release
… All 18, unlockables, nintendo network, pax west 2016, wii u pro controller support, wii remote support on wii u, wii nunchuk support on wii u, in-game map editor, games with gold, in-game achievements, pax prime 2015, pax east 2015, sideways wii remote gameplay, gamescom 2015

At a Glance

Critic Score
74

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 107 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 31 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 31 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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