Play Run Away free online — a arcade game that loads straight into the page. It leans on shooting, so expect plenty of replay value. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Run Away
run away using the arrows, while they shoot you from a central tower
How to play Run Away
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. Most players get the hang of it inside two or three attempts.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Run Away is easy to start and harder to master, which is the balance the best browser games hit.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Run Away free to play?
Yes. Run Away is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Run Away is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Run Away on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Run Away?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Run Away fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Run Away?
Run Away is a arcade game built around shooting. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
