Run 3
Run 3
Run 3 is a space running game where you guide a small alien through floating tunnels filled with gaps and collapsing tiles while gravity flips as you run.
Miss a jump and you drift into space. Run onto a wall and gravity rotates, turning that wall into your new floor so you keep running on a different side of the tunnel.
In Run 3, some tiles crumble, while ice tiles force earlier jumps. If you jump the same way every time, you will fall.
Play Run 3 for free at Poki and see how far you can go before the tunnels make you miss a jump.
How Run 3 works
You run automatically.
Because you cannot stop moving, every landing must prepare the next jump. Line yourself up and time your jumps so that every landing gets you ready for the next platform.
Run 3 is about looking ahead before you land.
- Move left or right to prepare your next landing, not just to avoid falling.
- Jump to clear gaps, but focus on where you will land next.
- Run onto walls to rotate gravity and continue along a new surface.
Collapsing tiles remove safe ground quickly, so waiting too long usually causes you to fall.
Ice requires earlier jumps because of increased speed, while conveyors demand delayed timing based on which way they move.
Controls
Desktop:
- Move sideways: Left / Right arrows
- Jump: Up arrow / Space
Mobile:
Use the on-screen controls to move and jump.
Holding jump increases distance. Short taps help control smaller adjustments when precision matters more than speed.
Run 3 game modes
Run 3 includes 2 game modes that change how you play.
- Explore Mode: Move through hundreds of connected levels and revisit paths to practise difficult sections. This mode lets you see how surfaces change your jumps on each level.
- Infinite Mode: Endless runs focused on survival and collecting Power Cells. Playing repeatedly lets you react faster to new tunnel layouts, making this the best mode for improving consistency.
Optional challenges reward Power Cells for completing levels in unusual ways, letting you replay sections to unlock these challenges.
Run 3 characters
Run 3 features 9 playable characters that change how you move through levels.
If a section is too difficult to complete, switching characters often changes the solution entirely.
Choosing the right character is often more important than perfect execution.
| Character | How to unlock | About |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | Default character | Balanced movement, ideal for learning new layouts safely. |
| Skater | Finish level 10 in Explore Mode | Faster and jumps farther but is harder to control in tight tunnels. |
| Lizard | Finish level 40 in Explore Mode | Slower speed with higher jumps, useful for long gaps |
| Bunny | Earn any 8 achievements | Constantly hops with high speed and strong jump height. |
| Gentleman | 2,000 energy cells | Automatically collects nearby Power Cells in Infinite Mode. |
| Duplicator | 6,000 energy cells | Creates copies that can act as extra platforms. |
| Child | Complete the low-power area | Very light with a floaty jump and can run on fragile tiles without breaking them. |
| Student | 10,000 energy cells | Can flip gravity mid-air to correct positioning mistakes. |
| Angel | 12,000 energy cells | Performs an air dash and glides downward for safer landings. |
Tips to survive longer runs
Surviving longer runs comes down to changing your jump timing.
- Adjust your timing: Most failures happen when you keep jumping at the same rhythm instead of reacting to the surface.
- Conveyor push: Jump slightly earlier when conveyors speed you up so you do not overshoot the platform.
- Conveyor drag: Delay your jump when conveyors slow you down to avoid falling short.
- Light character use: Use lighter characters in collapsing tile sections to stop several tiles from breaking at once.
- Ice momentum: Ice carries you farther, so make smaller corrections after landing.
- Infinite practice: Play Infinite Mode to see how each surface changes your jump timing.
About Run 3
Run 3 was developed by Joseph Cloutier and released in 2014 as a browser-based platform game. It became widely played during the Flash era and was later converted to remain playable in modern browsers.
The rotating tunnels and character abilities are what make Run 3 different from other running games.
More games like Run 3
If you enjoy endless runner games built around jump timing, you might also like:
The Dino Game offers the classic offline Chrome game where you jump to avoid cacti in an endless loop. Like Run 3, success comes from committing to clean timing instead of reacting too late.
Subway Surfers is an endless runner where you dodge trains and barriers while the speed steadily increases. Like Run 3, success comes from looking ahead instead of reacting late.
FAQ
How do you get better at Run 3? Focus on timing jumps, looking ahead and practising routes in Infinite Mode.
What happens when you run on the wall? Gravity shifts, turning the wall into the new floor so you can keep running.
What is the difference between Explore and Infinite Mode? Explore Mode has structured levels, while Infinite Mode is endless survival practice.
Do characters change gameplay in Run 3? Yes. Different characters have unique abilities that help with specific challenges.