Temple Runner puts you in the role of an explorer fleeing with a stolen treasure and an ancient curse close behind. There’s no way back through the temple, so you have to keep moving, watch the route, and stay on your feet.
A creature chases you through a jungle temple filled with ruins, traps, and crumbling paths. The farther you run, the faster the pace gets. Hesitate, and you may not have enough time to avoid the next obstacle.
Core Gameplay
In Temple Runner, the path never ends. Keep running as long as you can; the hazards get harder the farther you go. A clear stretch can give way to a broken bridge or a narrow passage full of obstacles, so stay alert from the start.
During each run, obstacles and rewards appear in changing combinations. Jump over gaps, slide under low barriers, and collect coins when the path is clear. The actions are simple, but rising speed leaves less time to choose. Temple Runner tests how quickly you can react while watching for what comes next.
- Dodge obstacles that block the route, including hazards that appear with little warning.
- Jump over deep gaps and broken bridges.
- Slide under low barriers and ancient traps when there’s no room to avoid them.
- Collect coins and treasures while keeping an eye on nearby dangers.
Coins unlock upgrades and short-lived boosts that can help you survive a difficult stretch. Going after one adds a risk: if the route ahead leaves little time to react, a safer path may be the better choice.
Temple Runner gets faster as you play. Obstacles come sooner, leaving less time to judge a jump or turn. One mistake can end the run, so adjust your timing as the pace picks up.
What Makes It Exciting
Temple Runner keeps you moving. A creature follows close behind, and the route throws obstacles at you before you have time to settle into a rhythm. Familiar hazards become harder to handle as your speed rises and the run goes on.
Each run gets harder as you cover more distance. Coins and missions give you goals beyond outrunning the creature, but lasting longer still comes down to timing and attention.
- Keep running as the course gets harder with distance.
- React quickly to obstacles and time your moves.
- Collect coins and cover more distance to earn rewards.
- Stay ahead of the chase throughout each run.
Control Guide
Temple Runner has four controls for jumping, sliding, and turning. Use them to respond to the route: turn to avoid an obstacle, or jump or slide when the path demands it.
- ↑ / W: Jump
- ↓ / S: Slide
- ← / A: Turn left
- → / D: Turn right
Temple Runner is easy to pick up, but using the controls under pressure takes practice. A late jump or unnecessary turn can end a run, especially at higher speeds. Watch the path ahead and make only the move needed to clear each hazard.
Missions and unlocks
Temple Runner has no fixed levels. Progress depends on how far you run, which missions you complete, and what you collect along the way. In one run, you might work on a mission; in another, gather coins or beat your distance record. Each run can have a different goal.
- Complete missions to earn rewards and give your next run a target.
- Collect coins to raise your score and work toward upgrades.
- Unlock characters with abilities that change how a run plays.
- Go farther and try to beat your record.
Obstacles, rewards, and speed shape each run. Missions and coins give you reasons to return to the temple, and distance shows how far you’ve gone. Beating your record is a clear goal, though it takes time to learn the controls and judge the route.
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- Subway Surfers
- Run 3
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How to play
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Keyboard
Arrow keys or W A S D to move, Space to jump, Shift to slide or dash.
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Touch
Swipe left, right, up or down to move, jump and slide.
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Tips
Look ahead rather than at your character, and keep a steady rhythm — perfect timing beats panic.
Best score is saved locally in your browser. No download or registration required.