Run 3
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Run 3
Run 3 is a platformer played inside a tunnel floating in space, where the floor has gaps in it and falling off the edge is a real, permanent consequence. It has been played billions of times, and it still holds up because the level design is genuinely good.
| Category | Action Games |
|---|---|
| Players | 1 player |
| Developer | Joseph Cloutier |
| Released | 2014 |
| Controls | Keyboard |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Typical session | 2 – 15 min |
| Price | Free |
How to play Run 3
These are the controls for the browser version. Click into the game area once before you start so the game has keyboard focus.
Run 3 tips and strategy
- Falling is not always failure. In several level types the lower tunnel is the intended route and much faster than jumping.
- Learn which character suits each level family before you grind it. Switching characters is often faster than a hundred retries.
- Jump late rather than early. Most failed runs come from jumping a fraction too soon and landing on the far lip of a hole.
- Watch the tunnel walls for the faint outline of holes ahead — they are visible before they reach you.
- The pause menu is free. Use it when a level's layout is confusing rather than guessing and restarting.
About Run 3
You control a small alien running through a cylindrical tunnel. There are holes in the tunnel floor. Jump over them, or fall through them and land on a lower level of the tunnel — which is sometimes the fastest route forward and sometimes the end of your run. The tension comes from not quite knowing which.
Run 3 has a large roster of unlockable characters, and each one plays differently. Some jump higher, some run faster, some have abilities that change how you handle a specific level type. Finding the character that suits a level you are stuck on is the actual skill of the game.
It is a level-based game rather than an endless one, so there is a finish line. Progress saves locally in your browser, which means you can close the tab mid-series and come back to it.
Run 3: frequently asked questions
Is Run 3 free?
Yes, Run 3 is free to play in the browser. There is no purchase, no account and no download.
Does Run 3 save my progress?
Yes. Run 3 stores your unlocked levels and characters in your browser's local storage, so progress persists on the same device and browser. Clearing your browser data will reset it.
How many characters are in Run 3?
There are more than twenty unlockable characters, each with different jump heights, speeds and special abilities. Some are unlocked by completing levels, others by finding hidden bonuses.
Why can I not get past a certain level?
Nearly always the wrong character. Try a faster character for timing-heavy levels or a higher-jumping one for gap-heavy levels before you assume the level is impossible.