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They Always Run

Developed by Alawar · Published by Alawar

ActionAdventure
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 20, 2021 Price$1.99 Metacritic73/100 Steam reviews763

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic73/100
Steam reviews763
Languages8
Achievements11
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure game by Alawar, published by Alawar — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Become Aiden, a three-armed mutant who hunts the most dangerous bounties in the galaxy. Catch, slice, dice and destroy enemies in this exciting 2D platformer with a space-western setting.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 81% positive of 843
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:NinjaSci-fi2DPlatformerAction-AdventureHand-drawnActionSpaceWesternStory RichCrimeHack and Slash

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for They Always Run.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equvalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or equvalent
  • DirectX: Version 11

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (8)

EnglishRussianSimplified ChineseFrenchGermanItalianSpanish - SpainJapanese

They Always Run FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is They Always Run?

Steam classifies They Always Run as a Action, Adventure game, developed by Alawar. Become Aiden, a three-armed mutant who hunts the most dangerous bounties in the galaxy. Catch, slice, dice and destroy enemies in this exciting 2D platformer with a space-western setting.

How much does They Always Run cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists They Always Run at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is They Always Run single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for They Always Run: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is They Always Run on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists They Always Run for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is They Always Run out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 20, 2021.

What platforms is They Always Run on?

They Always Run is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is They Always Run single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does They Always Run cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does They Always Run have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for They Always Run.

What is They Always Run's Metacritic score?

They Always Run has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made They Always Run?

They Always Run is developed by Alawar and published by Alawar.

Where to get They Always Run

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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