Canabalt in IOS

Casual

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

98/100

Canabalt literally invented the 'endless runner' genre as we know it, and even decades later, its purity is unmatched. The grayscale aesthetic and the thumping industrial soundtrack create an atmosphere of dread and momentum that most modern clones fail to replicate.

The game is deceptively simple: you just jump. But the timing, the way the character gains speed, and the crumbling architecture of the city make it feel like an epic cinematic escape. It's a masterclass in 'less is more' game design and remains a mandatory play for anyone interested in mobile gaming history.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.42Fri Aug 04 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleĀ Watch app icon.

ok it's still 64-bit but now the birds aren't dorked sry sry sry

"Fantastic... Super-simple, pixel-perfect, great music and sound." - daringfireball.net

"Canabalt is pure genius." -necessarygames.com

Escape the destruction of your city with just one button! The game that popularized the infinite runner genre is back with new game modes and support for every dang phone and tablet thingy!

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"This "daring escape" platformer is simply beautiful and beautifully simple." -Kotaku

"It's going to be quite some time before you find something so simple so thrilling again." -Offworld

"Canabalt is actually much more intense than you'd assume of a game which requires a single finger to play." -GameSpy

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Play any of the 8 new game modes with one or two players, dash across rooftops with four different runners, or just chase that high score in the classic futile race for survival.

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"It's all very lovely and full of poignant subtext. And awesomeness. Canabalt is a prime example of a simple idea executed extremely well." -JayIsGames

"I have never seen a concept so richly and successfully realized in such a simple yet stunningly complete form. Canabalt represents the power and potential of small independent games." -gameinmind.com

"Music is another component that is just perfect - it enhances the strange and unsettling setting of the game and also gives a sense of speed with a hint of hope that quick feet might be the salvation to the horror." -bartsnews.net

Requires iOS 9.2 or later. Compatible with iPhoneĀ 5S, iPhoneĀ 6, iPhoneĀ 6Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 6S, iPhoneĀ 6SĀ Plus, iPhoneĀ SE (1stĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 7, iPhoneĀ 7Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 8, iPhoneĀ 8 Plus, iPhoneĀ X, iPhoneĀ XS, iPhoneĀ XSĀ Max, iPhoneĀ XR, iPhoneĀ 11, iPhoneĀ 11Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 11Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ SE (2ndĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 12Ā mini, iPhoneĀ 12, iPhoneĀ 12Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 12Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 13Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 13Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 13Ā mini, iPhoneĀ 13, iPhoneĀ SE (3rdĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 14, iPhoneĀ 14Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 14Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 14Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 15, iPhoneĀ 15Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 15Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 15Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 16, iPhoneĀ 16Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 16Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 16Ā ProĀ Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPadĀ Air, iPadĀ Air Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 2, iPadĀ miniĀ 2 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ AirĀ 2, iPadĀ AirĀ 2 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 3, iPadĀ miniĀ 3 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 4, iPadĀ miniĀ 4 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) Wi-FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (9.7ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (9.7ā€‘inch) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ (5thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (10.5ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (10.5ā€‘inch) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ (6thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (3rdĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ mini (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ mini (5thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (3rdĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (7thĀ generation), iPadĀ (7thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (4thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (8thĀ generation), iPadĀ (8thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ ProĀ (11-inch) (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ ProĀ (11-inch) (3rdĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ ProĀ (12.9-inch) (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ ProĀ (12.9-inch) (5thĀ generation) Wi-FiĀ +Ā Cellular, iPadĀ mini (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ mini (6thĀ generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9thĀ generation), iPad (9thĀ generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (5thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPad (10thĀ generation), iPad (10thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (6thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air 11-inch (M2), iPadĀ Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Air 13-inch (M2), iPadĀ Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro 13-inch (M4), iPadĀ Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ (A17Ā Pro), iPadĀ miniĀ (A17Ā Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPodĀ touch (6thĀ generation), and iPodĀ touch (7thĀ generation).

ok it's still 64-bit but now the birds aren't dorked sry sry sry

"Fantastic... Super-simple, pixel-perfect, great music and sound." - daringfireball.net

"Canabalt is pure genius." -necessarygames.com

Escape the destruction of your city with just one button! The game that popularized the infinite runner genre is back with new game modes and support for every dang phone and tablet thingy!

-------------------------

"This "daring escape" platformer is simply beautiful and beautifully simple." -Kotaku

"It's going to be quite some time before you find something so simple so thrilling again." -Offworld

"Canabalt is actually much more intense than you'd assume of a game which requires a single finger to play." -GameSpy

-------------------------

Play any of the 8 new game modes with one or two players, dash across rooftops with four different runners, or just chase that high score in the classic futile race for survival.

-------------------------

"It's all very lovely and full of poignant subtext. And awesomeness. Canabalt is a prime example of a simple idea executed extremely well." -JayIsGames

"I have never seen a concept so richly and successfully realized in such a simple yet stunningly complete form. Canabalt represents the power and potential of small independent games." -gameinmind.com

"Music is another component that is just perfect - it enhances the strange and unsettling setting of the game and also gives a sense of speed with a hint of hope that quick feet might be the salvation to the horror." -bartsnews.net

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 80 Counts
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Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Canabalt is the game that defined the runner genre. Run for your life through a monochrome landscape of destruction. With a legendary soundtrack and procedurally generated levels, every run is a unique, high-stakes escape.

Features

1

Iconic pixel-art visuals

2

Award-winning soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky

3

Perfect one-button gameplay

4

Smooth 60FPS performance

Tips

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Gameplays

Q&A

No, Canabalt is an endless runner. The goal is to see how far you can travel before the city finally catches you.

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