NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Single-player street racing with car tuning and cash wagers
PLANET JEM · Released Feb 23, 2024
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 24K
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 85% of 165 in 30 days
- Players
- 49
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 2 years ago
- May 5, 2024
What is NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE?
This single-player racing prologue takes place in Japan sometime between 1990 and 2009, as rival street-racing crews compete for territory. You buy a used car at auction, maintain and modify it, then meet crew members in parking areas and wager cash on one-on-one races.
For you if...
- +you want a moody Japanese street-racing setting
- +you like working on car interiors, engines, and handling
- +you enjoy solo races with cash at stake
Not for you if...
- −you want to race against other players
- −you dislike losing cash when you lose a race
What players say
94% of 24,473 reviews are positive · 85% of 165 in the last 30 days
Players praise the street-racing atmosphere, soundtrack, and car customization. Common complaints concern the prologue's limited car selection and racing routes, awkward handling, and a lack of updates.
Players over time
▼ -31% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 80 players on Sep 21, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 49 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 38 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 64 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 56 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 59 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 67 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 48 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 52 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 43 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 50 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 58 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 80 |
Screenshots and trailer
NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE system requirements
Minimum: R9 270, 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE?
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- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200, Intel i5-4460
- Graphics
- 2 GB (AMD R9 270, NVidia GTX 750)
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- 1080p, 60fps, Low/Medium Settings. SSD Recommended.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel i5-8400
- Graphics
- AMD RX 590, NVidia GTX 1070
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- 1080p, 120fps, High/Ultra Settings. SSD Recommended.
Does NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- 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
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Racing
- 1990's
- Automobile Sim
- Arcade
- Driving
- Atmospheric
- RPG
- Sports
- Cinematic
- Exploration
- Stylized
- Noir
- Realistic
- First-Person
- Third Person
- Dark
Recent updates
- May 5, 2024 · Patch v1.3 (Car Launch Bug Fix, New Songs, Chassis Rake, +more)
- Apr 18, 2024 · Patch v1.0611 (Better Car Paint, More Music FX Settings, Less Pop-in, +more)
- Mar 29, 2024 · Patch v1.023 (Reshade, Remappable Controls, Lowered AI grip/weight, +more)
- Mar 4, 2024 · PATCH v0.9995 (GPS Navigation, New Handling, Difficulty Slider, +more)
- Feb 26, 2024 · Mini Patch v0.9981