BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Released Feb 2013
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!
91% positive · 3,073 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien launched on February 26, 2013, as a complete rhythm platformer with 120 levels across five worlds. It received one post-launch content addition — the Good Friends Character Pack DLC, released on July 11, 2013 — along with a standalone soundtrack release. No further content was announced or released after July 2013.
The developer's more recent communications are focused entirely on BIT.TRIP RERUNNER, a new sequel/reimagining that launched on Steam on November 21, 2023. A February 2026 post discusses a Kickstarter campaign for a Switch 2 version of RERUNNER — activity that pertains to that separate title, not Runner2. There are no outstanding commitments, unannounced updates, or roadmap items for Runner2 itself. Both DLC entries are fully released, and the store description describes the game as a finished product.
Runner2 shipped as a complete, self-contained game and received its final content update in July 2013. It has been content-complete for over a decade.
Evidence
Good Friends Character Pack released — the final post-launch content addition for Runner2
Developer's attention has moved to BIT.TRIP RERUNNER, a new separate title — no mention of further Runner2 content
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Gaijin Games
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Embark on a rhythmic odyssey with Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, the sequel to the acclaimed BIT.TRIP RUNNER.
Winner of Best Indie Game at the Machinima Inside Gaming Awards and immortalized in the Guinness Book of World Records, this vibrant platformer invites you to explore five mesmerizing worlds, conquer 120 exhilarating levels, and face off against five epic boss battles. Choose from eight unique characters, each with their own flair, as you navigate through visually stunning environments.
And here's the twist – the legendary Charles Martinet, known for his iconic role as the voice of Mario, serves as the charismatic narrator, adding a touch of whimsy to your rhythmic adventure. The real star? The electrifying soundtrack that pulses with every move, ensuring an immersive gaming experience like no other.
Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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