Tom Runner is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on parkour & running, so expect short rounds you can repeat. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Tom Runner
Tom Runner, join Tom and help him run through an endless level filled with various obstacles. How far do you think you can run without getting caught? Run To Run! The character must move and jump over obstacles as soon as he can. Your goal in this game is to make Tom run while avoiding obstacles as best as possible.
How to play Tom Runner
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. You will want a keyboard for this one — the arrow keys / WASD carry most of it, and the table below has the rest. The game is wide rather than tall — fullscreen is worth it on a monitor, and on a phone the picture is much better sideways. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
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
Tom Runner does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a arcade game in a browser tab. A browser game does not need to be more than that.
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.
- Parkour & Running gameplay — Keep moving and never look down
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Tom Runner free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Tom Runner costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Tom Runner runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Tom Runner 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 Tom Runner?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — run and change lane; Spacebar — jump; Shift — slide.
Can I play Tom Runner fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Tom Runner?
Tom Runner is a arcade game built around parkour & running. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
