Running Bros is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. The core of it is 2 player, parkour & running and retro & arcade. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Running Bros
Running Bros features a one player mode and a unique two player mode where two players play at the same time one one device. Super Retro bros! Run as far as possible, jump over and avoid dangers along the way. A super retro game feeling specially made for arcade lovers around the world. It's a great 8 bit retro running game!
How to play Running Bros
Nothing here needs explaining twice. You will want a keyboard for this one — the arrow keys / WASD carry most of it, and the table below has the rest. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Run and change lane |
| Spacebar | Jump |
| Shift | Slide |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Running Bros is easy to start and harder to master, which is the balance the best browser games hit. That is the whole pitch, and it is enough.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- 2 Player gameplay — Grab a friend and share one screen
- Parkour & Running gameplay — Keep moving and never look down
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Running Bros free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Running Bros — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Running Bros 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 Running Bros on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Running Bros?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — run and change lane; Spacebar — jump; Shift — slide.
Can I play Running Bros fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Running Bros?
Running Bros is a arcade game built around 2 player, parkour & running and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
