Top 5 Free Running Game Apps to Download on Your Android and iOS Devices

| Published: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 19:23 [IST]

There are several running games for Android and iOS devices these days. These games involve an odd and sometimes weird looking character who runs in some kind of graphically designed situation. Different games have a different set of missions and different graphic appearance.

The character that runs on the game can be customized to the players likes. The places and the paths where the customized characters run, keeps changing accordingly when the player advances to the higher levels of the game. Most of these game apps are available fee of cost on Google Play Store and iOS Store.

However, it all started with a video game where a character much like a midget cloaked in Blue dungaree and a red full sleeve t-shirt with a hooded cap in his head ran across all the way throughout the game to rescue the princess. The runner in this game is named Mario and this popular game is called Super Mario accordingly.

Moreover, to talk about the modern Android and iOS gaming interface which can be called motion gaming involve gesture control rather that pressing and snapping the buttons of the game controller of X-Box or PlayStation.

The Android or the iOS devices with touchscreen display may involve swiping, tapping, shaking or turning the device in the desired direction where the player wants the character to go. However, gone are those days when Mario use to be the hot chocolate cakes for most of the kids. Just for the record, Super Mario is also available for Android devices but it has failed to retain the popularity and charm like it use to have before.

Anyways, leaving behind all the nostalgic Mario memories which many of us have had, Gizbot has lined up 5 most popular running games for Android and iOS which are available for free on Play Store and iOS Store.

Agent Dash

Agent Dash is a game with a mission to destroy as many villainous bases as you can. Sprint through gorgeous environments, using secret agent skills to evade every hazard the evil megalomaniacs can throw at you, from laser beams and falling trees to skidding trucks and fiery lava.
The agent clothed in a black tuxedo uses gadgets and is equipped with jetpacks, parachutes and powers to even slow down at times. When the going gets too tough, call in support from a back-up agent. The game involves multiple set of locations like snow covered path and some kind of dungeons and more. Controls include swipe to dodge, jump and slide your way past hazards and double tap to get a gun. Players can connect to Facebook and compete with their friends as well.

Agent Dash is available on Google Play Store for free to download.

Subway Surfers

This game is one of the most popular among many others. The game involves a three railway tracks and a cool kid runs along one track and has to change lanes as the trains approaches. One has to collect the coins along the way and also grab all the power packs like magnet, coin multiplier, life saver, skate board jet pack and a mystery box. As the player stumbles on the way, a policeman with an abnormal mustach appears chasing the surfer. However this game allows the character to run over the train tops and as the player keeps running further the speed keeps increasing.

Controls include swipe forward, backward, right and left and double tap.

Players can also connect to facebook and compete against their friends. The game is available on iOS Store and Google Play Store for free.

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog is meant for people who loves fast running characters. The character runs and spin through loop-de-loops as it collect rings and defeat enemies on his mission to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman. This re-mastered mobile version of the SEGA Genesis classic features the full "Sonic The Hedgehog" game, plus these EXCLUSIVE features where one can buy characters. Players can use their unique abilities to fly, climb, and glide around levels offering exciting new ways to explore. Sonic The Hedgehog now plays in widescreen at a smooth 60FPS offering unrivalled performance. It has also got time attack mode. Sonic The Hedgehog on Android offers exclusive support for the Power A Moga, Nyko, XBOX, and all HID controllers.

Sonic The Hedgehog is available on the Google Play Store at Rs. 163.79.

Line Runner

The number one best selling iPhone game is now available for android devices. It has got more than a 6 million players around the world.

The lineman in this game quickly jumps over and rolls through obstacles, as fast and as far as he can. This is a very fast paced gameplay and has increasing difficulty from easy to bone breaking. This game pretty much is like a classic brick game. The lineman is one of the simplest looking complex game. The players can connect to other millions of people and chalenge them by connecting through social networking sites like Facebook.

The Line Runner game app is available on Play Store free of cost.

Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2 is an "endless running" video game. A sequel to the original game, it was released on January 17, 2013 on the App Store for iOS. It was later released on Google Play for Android devices on January 24, 2013. A version for Windows Phone is currently under development.

Temple Run 2 features the same controls and plot as its predecessor, however introduces new obstacles, including ziplines, mine tracks, sharper turns, waterfalls, and flames of fire. The game is set in a new location which seems to be based off of eastern temples, and sees the main character moving at a faster pace. There are four characters for the player to select from. The game also features new power-ups. Players now have the ability to save the protagonist from death with the help of green gems that are collected while running or purchased online. The three monkeys that chased the character in the original game have been eliminated, with a singular enlarged monkey called Cuchanck now becoming the antagonist of the game.

The game is now available at Play Store for free.