Bad Run - Turbo Edition: Endless Runner Meets Metroidvania

9/3/2026, 11:20:34 AM

Release date: 4/21/2020

Tags: #runner #procedural-generation #2d-platformer #metroidvania #retro #platformer #precision-platformer #side-scroller

User Reviews

Score: 100%7 user reviews
Review Count: 7 reviews
Fetched At: 9/3/2026, 11:20:34 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 470 (JPY)

Steam JP

$3.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 470
Global Price: $3.99
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Key highlight

Bad Run - Turbo Edition is a 2D platformer blending endless runner action with Metroidvania progression. Navigate procedurally generated levels with diverse moves, developed by Headbang Games and Oray Studios.

Who this is for

Highly recommended for players who enjoy a blend of retro aesthetics and modern gameplay mechanics. The procedurally generated levels and Metroidvania elements offer a consistently fresh experience.

Details

Overview

Evil Pen is back, and this time he's unleashed the Run-O-Matic 2000, a device that forces our hero, Square, into a perpetual state of running. Bad Run - Turbo Edition is a fast-paced 2D platformer that blends the relentless action of an endless runner with the exploration and progression of a Metroidvania. Players will guide Square through a procedurally generated world, utilizing a variety of moves including running, jumping, diving, flying, and shooting to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.

Highlights

Procedurally Generated Levels: Each playthrough offers a fresh challenge with unique level layouts, ensuring high replayability.
Metroidvania Elements: Despite the endless runner core, the game incorporates elements of exploration and progression, hinting at a deeper world to uncover.
Retro Aesthetic: With its 2D platformer roots and likely retro-inspired design, Bad Run - Turbo Edition appeals to fans of classic arcade experiences.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy challenging 2D platformers, the thrill of endless runners, and the rewarding progression found in Metroidvania titles. Fans of retro gaming aesthetics will also find a lot to love here.

Game Info

Developed by Headbang Games and Oray Studios, and published by Headbang Games, Bad Run - Turbo Edition was released on April 21, 2020. It supports multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The game is available as a paid title and features English language support, with additional languages indicated as Lang--1 and Lang-30.