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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Side-scrolling runner where platforming moves follow the music

Gaijin Games · Published by Gaijin Games, Choice Provisions · Released Feb 26, 2013

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Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 3,078
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
8 series (8xxxx)
2 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien?

A side-scrolling runner and rhythm platformer spread across five worlds. You choose from eight characters and time your movements through 120 levels, with five boss battles along the way.

For you if...

  • +you like precise platforming set to music
  • +you enjoy replaying stages to improve your runs

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer open exploration over linear levels
  • −you dislike difficult sections that take repeated attempts

What players say

92% of 3,078 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls, music, and colorful presentation. Complaints include frustrating retries when pursuing perfect runs, repetitive stages, and motion blur that some players find uncomfortable.

How many players finish BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien?

9.4% of Steam players have unlocked «Future Legend», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien screenshot 1

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien system requirements

Minimum: 8 series (8xxxx), 2 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
winXP SP3
Graphics
GeForce 8 series (8xxxx) or Radeon HD4 series (HD4xxxx)
Memory
2 GB memory
Storage
850 MB free hard drive space

Recommended

OS
win7
Graphics
GeForce 8 series (8xxxx) or Radeon HD4 series (HD4xxxx)
Memory
4 GB memory
Storage
850 MB free hard drive space

Does BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
26
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

2 DLC available.

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