Tunnel Rush 2 is a 3D arcade Single-player game developed by Deer Cat Games and initially published in 2018. This title takes the classic endless runner concept and pushes it into a hypnotic, abstract 3D tunnel environment, demanding extreme precision and quick reflexes from the player.
The goal is simple: survive for as long as possible by avoiding every obstacle placed in the ever-accelerating tunnel.
Tunnel Rush 2 Gameplay
In Tunnel Rush 2, you control a ship or small icon (called Falcon) as it moves relentlessly forward through a cylindrical pathway. The visual environment constantly changes color and morphs geometry to create an immersive sense of high speed.
There is no color matching or breaking. You must accurately guide your position through the gaps left by a variety of static, spinning, or moving barriers.
Controls and Movement
The player’s movement is confined to the circumference of the tunnel. You use the controls to rotate your view and position your point of escape along the 360-degree wall of the tunnel.
Please note, the tunnel and its obstacles do not rotate automatically. They only rotate when you press the movement controls to steer your vehicle’s perspective.
- Keyboard: Use the A/D keys or Left/Right Arrow Keys to rotate your vehicle’s position circularly around the tunnel.
- Mobile/Touch: Tap and hold the left or right side of the screen to rotate your position.
Survival Strategy and Progression
As the speed increases, the common mistake is focusing on the barrier directly in front of you. This is too late.
Train your eyes to focus on the third obstacle ahead. This provides the necessary fraction of a second to plan your route, especially when the obstacles require switching direction multiple times.
The dynamic colors and patterns can be distracting. Use the fixed edge of the tunnel as a reliable visual anchor point to judge how fast the obstacles are moving and where they will intersect your path.
The game also features Stars that occasionally appear after you have survived a long distance. Collecting a Star grants your ship a powerful speed boost for approximately 5 seconds. While boosting, the game is extremely fast, testing your ability to react instantly. Only collect a Star when you are confident the path ahead is relatively clear, or if you need to rapidly pass a difficult, dense section.
Ship Upgrades and Progression
The game features five unique ships (the small icon or cursor you control) that you can unlock as you progress and collect diamonds. These ships have different “Top Speed” and “Handling” abilities that provide different functional advantages in the game.
| Ship Name | Unlock Requirement | Cost (Diamonds) |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon | Default | N/A (Unlocked) |
| Mustang | Purchase | 100 |
| Phasor | Purchase | 300 |
| Dragon | Purchase | 750 |
| Viper | Purchase | 1500 |
Collecting the required diamonds and upgrading to the Viper is the final goal of the in-game currency system, signifying high achievement.
Similar High-Speed Games
If you enjoy the speed challenges of Tunnel Rush 2, you might also enjoy other high-speed survival games, such as Slope (a similar 3D endless runner) and the gravity-defying abstract platformer, Run 3.
