Runbow

Runbow

13AM Games · 2016 · Indie, Casual, Action, Racing, Adventure

PC
Very Positive86% · 121
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$14.99
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About Runbow

Runbow, and all its 9-player madness, is now on Steam!
With tons of competitive modes for up to 9 players--locally and online--and a massive Single Player Adventure, Runbow is the crazy, colour-based platformer you've been waiting for.

The world of Runbow changes with each swipe of the background, so you'll have to stay on your toes as platforms and obstacles disappear--If you can't see something, it doesn't exist. Fast, frantic, and fun for up to 9 players, Runbow is filled with tons of modes and content to keep you running back for more:
  • Save Poster District from the evil Satura in Adventure, and choose your own path through a massive map of over 140 single player levels.
  • Take on The Bowhemoth, a single, ultra-difficult challenge in the belly of a colossal beast. On your own or with friends, its sure to test the skills of even the toughest platforming veterans.
  • Go head to head with your friends, locally or online, in Run, Arena, or King of the Hill, for a colourful, crazy competition. Host a Private Game for you or your friends, or hop into an Open Party and take on the world!
  • Tons of costumes and Indie Guest Characters are waiting for you to unlock, including Shovel Knight, CommanderVideo, Shantae, Lilac, and many more.
  • Challenge yourself with 68 Steam Achievements! Be the first on your friends list to unlock them all!
  • Hundreds of pieces of unlockable Gallery content await you, from concept art to characters, and even a few hidden secrets...

With 9-player madness locally or online, 5 game modes, 19 guest characters, hundreds of levels, and tons more content all in one unforgettable colourful game, you better get ready to Runbow!


Default Controls


All Controls are fully remappable, but if you want to get running quickly, here's everything you need to know:

Player 1
Movement: WASD
Jump: F
Attack: G
Taunt: H

Player 2
Movement: Up, Down, Left, Right
Jump: Comma
Attack: Period
Taunt: /

Runbow is fully ready to support Xbox One and Playstation 4 controllers. Any similar-style controllers will default to Xbox bindings. But if you can get a controller connected, Runbow will let you remap it in the options menu!

DLC & expansions

🎁 Complete the collection

Base game + 2 of 2 DLC at today's best prices.

$28.97
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jul 17, 2026
behemoth pissed me the ♥♥♥♥ off
Recommended Jul 10, 2026
It's a party game, and I'm pretty much a party of one. However, even though I've only played this single-player, I've absolutely enjoyed it! When I first got Runbow, it was on the Wii U (yes, I've known about it for [i]that long![/i]), and I played every mode (I even tried Bowhemoth, but never finished it). Now that I have it on Steam, I'm gonna be playing it all over again to try and get every achievement - barring the multiplayer ones, because... well, no one wants to play this game with me. 😔 Runbow is an unique platformer, because some objects are affected by the color of the backdrop. If the same color platforms, lasers, etc. match the backdrop, they disappear, but when the background changes color, they reappear. This gives it a playing style that I don't think has been tried before or since this game's release. Your goal in most of the game is to get a trophy, though sometimes it's to defeat monsters or collect coins. The levels in Adventure Mode + Satura's Space Adventure are quite challenging. You will need to use your boost occasionally to clear wide gaps, reach high spaces, and avoid rows of spikes. Be prepared to die a lot. 😅 Thankfully, the individual courses are …
Not recommended Jul 6, 2026
Buggy mess made by people who have only ever played games and never made one themselves.
Recommended Jun 26, 2026
Runbow is a vibrant multiplayer platformer developed and published by 13AM Games that distinguishes itself with one of the most imaginative gameplay mechanics in the genre. At first glance, it appears to be a traditional side-scrolling racing game, but the constantly shifting background colors dramatically alter the environment throughout every match. Platforms, walls, and hazards sharing the active background color disappear from the stage, forcing players to react instantly as safe paths become dangerous and previously inaccessible routes suddenly open. This clever concept transforms every race into an unpredictable contest where awareness and quick thinking are just as important as platforming skill. The game places a heavy emphasis on multiplayer competition, supporting large groups both locally and online. Whether players are sprinting toward the finish line, battling in arena-style matches, or fighting for control of specific objectives, every mode encourages frantic interaction and constant movement. The straightforward control scheme makes it easy for newcomers to participate, while experienced players can master advanced movement techniques and strategic positioning to ga…
Recommended Feb 15, 2026
W game
Not recommended Aug 3, 2025
This game runs like ♥♥♥♥. None of the controls are intuitive and are impossible to rebind to more convenient keys. Wasted time trying to join a group just in a room to play and then no one could even figure out how anything worked.

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