Run 3 is a physics-defying endless runner where you guide a small alien through a series of cylindrical space tunnels. Created by Joseph Cloutier (Player_03), the game launched in 2013/2014 and remains one of the most popular free-to-play browser games available today (now converted from Flash to HTML5).
| Developer | Joseph Cloutier (Player_03) |
| Release Year | 2013/2014 |
| Mode | Single Player |
| Genres | Auto-Runner, Platformer |
| Platform | Web browser (HTML5) |
How to Play
The alien runs forward automatically. You must jump over gaps and navigate around obstacles in a constantly rotating 3D environment. Use the arrow keys to move left or right, and press the Spacebar or Up Arrow to jump. Timing and precision are crucial; one wrong step, and you’ll fall into space.
| Spacebar or Up Arrow | Jump |
| Left/Right Arrows | Move left/right (and run along walls) |
| R | Reset (useful if stuck) |
Key Features
- The game features Gravity-Changing Tunnels, where running onto a side wall instantly rotates the camera and turns that wall into the new floor.
- You can choose to play in Explore Mode, which offers hundreds of progressively challenging levels with a storyline and clear objectives.
- For those who prefer endless play, Infinite Mode provides nonstop running while allowing you to practice skills and collect Power Cells, the in-game currency used to unlock characters.
- You can unlock over ten unique characters, starting from 300 coins each, each with distinct abilities. For example, the Bunny can jump extremely high, the Child can glide to adjust mid-air, and others provide specialized skills suited to tricky levels.
Run 3 Game Tips
To succeed in Run 3, good timing alone isn’t enough; you also need strategic path planning and character knowledge. First, farm Power Cells in Infinite Mode before tackling the toughest levels, as this allows you to purchase characters better suited for specific challenges. When jumping across large gaps, always look at your alien’s shadow on the tunnel floor, which is the most reliable way to judge landing distance and timing in the 3D tunnels.
Use specific characters: use Lizard or Runner for precision levels where low, fast jumps are required, the Bunny for levels with massive, unavoidable gaps due to its high jump, and the Child, who glides, to slow down tricky sections and correct mid-air errors.
Always prioritize landing: if a jump looks impossible, quickly run onto a side wall to change gravity and see if a better landing spot appears on the newly flattened floor. Finally, memorization is key; unlike Infinite Mode, Explore Mode levels are fixed, so if you fall, analyze why and memorize the sequence for your next run.
Where to Play Run 3
Run 3 is available on many browser platforms, including Cool Math Games, and has been successfully converted to HTML5 to remain playable after the end of Flash support.
Alternatives
If you enjoy the skill-based running genre, you might also enjoy:
- Slope: Another popular 3D endless runner focused on steering a ball down a steep path.
- Cube Runner: A classic, simple 3D avoidance game.
- Bit.Trip Runner (Series): A similar auto-runner with a rhythm-based twist.
