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Alpha Runner

An endless platformer built around jumps across disappearing platforms

LightsoutGames · Published by Lightsoutgames · Released Sep 2, 2015

AdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 210
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jan 2, 2016
Minimum PC
DirectX 8 GPU
0.5 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Alpha Runner?

Alpha Runner is a single-player platformer built around runs through randomly generated worlds. You jump past obstacles and keep going until you die.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy reflex-based challenges built around repeated attempts
  • +you want solo play with competition through leaderboards

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fixed layouts you can memorize before retrying

What players say

81% of 210 reviews are positive

Players praise the simple mechanics and support for custom music. Some criticize the grind required for certain achievements.

Screenshots and trailer

Alpha Runner screenshot 1

Alpha Runner system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 8 GPU, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
Processor
1.2GHz processor
Graphics
DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
Processor
1.4GHz processor or faster
Graphics
DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space

Does Alpha Runner have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Alpha Runner 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Alpha Runner 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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