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Runers

Top-down roguelike dungeon shooter built around combining runes into spells

LGK Games · Published by Mastertronic · Released Sep 2, 2014

IndieRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 246
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
12 years ago
Sep 29, 2014
Minimum PC
8800
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 68/100 (critic reviews)

What is Runers?

Runers is a top-down roguelike shooter set in an underground labyrinth. Across ten randomly generated floors, you fight monsters and bosses, collect runes, and create and upgrade spells. You choose a race and class before each run, then select traits as you level up; dying ends the run.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimenting with different character builds
  • +you like fast fights with constant projectile dodging

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving runs without permanent death

What players say

78% of 246 reviews are positive

Players praise spell variety and the discovery of powerful combinations. Complaints include scarce crafting combiners that restrict experimentation and combat that relies heavily on retreating from enemies.

Screenshots and trailer

Runers screenshot 1

Runers system requirements

Minimum: 8800, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor
2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
GeForce 8800 or equivalent.
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
350 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Runers have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Runers run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
50
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, German, Russian, Japanese.

Does Runers 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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