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Games like They Always Run

2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

24 games that share what They Always Run does well: sci-fi, side-scrolling and ninja. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it today.

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  • Cyber Shadow

    2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Ninja, platforming

    Critics
    82
    Metacritic
    Players
    83%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $13.99was $19.99−30%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Nine Sols

    2024PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Hand-drawn, platforming

    Critics
    88
    IGDB
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~26h
    IGDB

    $14.99was $29.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.59/hr

    In Game Pass

  • Ovis Loop

    2025PC

    Fast combat, combat

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $10.49was $16.99−38%

    Best PC price · Newegg

  • Zapling Bygone

    2022PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Platforming, side-scrolling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    82%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.79was $15.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Planet Alpha

    2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Platforming, space

    Critics
    72
    Metacritic
    Players
    76%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.72was $19.99−91%

    Best PC price · GameBillet

  • Icey

    2016PC · PS · Switch · iOS · Android

    Side-scrolling, fast combat

    Critics
    84
    Metacritic
    Players
    90%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.84was $10.99−65%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Sanabi

    2023PC · Switch

    Platforming, side-scrolling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    97%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $7.56was $14.99−50%

    Best PC price · Fanatical

  • Gunman Clive

    2012PC · Switch · iOS · Android

    Western, side-scrolling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $0.99was $1.99−50%

    Best PC price · IndieGala Store

  • Strider

    2014PC · PS · Xbox

    Ninja, fast-paced

    Critics
    78
    Metacritic
    Players
    83%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.49was $14.99−70%

    Best PC price · Steam

    In PS Plus

  • Multiplayer

    King of the Monsters

    1991PC

    Fighting, fast combat

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    65%
    IGDB
    To beat
    unknown

    $5.99

    Best PC price · GOG

  • AM2R: Return of Samus

    2016PC

    Sci-fi, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    85%
    IGDB
    To beat
    unknown

    No price yet

  • Mio: Memories in Orbit

    2026PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Platforming, hand-drawn

    Critics
    83
    Metacritic
    Players
    83%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~23h
    IGDB

    $13.35was $19.99−33%

    Best PC price · GameBillet · $0.58/hr

    In Game Pass

  • Oniken

    2012PC

    Ninja, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    81%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $0.99was $4.99−80%

    Best PC price · IndieGala Store

  • Blade Chimera

    2025PC · Switch

    Ninja, platforming

    Critics
    77
    Metacritic
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~10h
    IGDB

    $11.99was $14.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $1.20/hr

  • Oblivion Override

    2024PC

    Ninja, side-scrolling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    90%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $8.99was $17.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    N++

    2015PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Ninja, fast-paced

    Critics
    90
    Metacritic
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $7.49was $14.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2

    1992PC

    Fast-paced, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    86%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~2h
    IGDB

    No price yet

  • Waking Mars

    2012PC · iOS · Android

    Space, side-scrolling

    Critics
    79
    Metacritic
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.99was $9.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition

    2011PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Platforming, sci-fi

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    85%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.99was $9.99−80%

    Best PC price · GOG

  • My Friend Pedro

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Fast-paced, side-scrolling

    Critics
    81
    Metacritic
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.76was $18.80−80%

    Best PC price · GamesPlanet FR