Next Run

Turn-based fantasy RPG balancing exploration against waves of demons

Clarus Victoria · Released Nov 6, 2025

As of Oct 28, 2026: AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 67
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 20, 2025
Minimum PC: Integrated; 4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Next Run?

A single-player strategy RPG set in a procedurally generated world, where the Gates of Hell have opened. You choose a class for each run, explore ruins and dungeons, fight demons, and recruit allies. You can also gather materials, craft equipment, trade, and build or upgrade structures.

For you if...

+you like changing tactics to suit different character classes
+you prefer exploring in sandbox mode without enemy waves

Not for you if...

−you dislike optimizing your progress between repeated enemy attacks

What players say

73% of 67 reviews are positive

Players praise the strategic depth and replayability. Common complaints concern the artwork and a tutorial that leaves several systems unexplained.

Screenshots and trailer

Next Run system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit)
Processor: Any dual core
Graphics: Integrated graphics, 512 MB VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Resolution: 1280×720 or higher

Does Next Run have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Next Run run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 59
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Korean.

Does Next Run use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some graphics, music, and translations were created with the help of AI and refined manually.

The statement mentions: ArtMusic & soundText & translations

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam