Parents Run! is a quirky 'runner' that turns the lifecycle of parenting into a series of quick-fire choices. It’s an easy-to-pick-up casual game that thrives on its 'what-if' scenarios. The core mechanic—sliding and jumping through doors that represent life choices—is satisfying, especially as you see your virtual baby's future career path change in real-time based on your actions.
The 'home building' session at the end of each level provides a nice sense of meta-progression, giving you something to spend your collected 'money' on. While the gameplay is simple, the secret rewards and the humorous career outcomes (like seeing your baby become a CEO vs. something more eccentric) provide enough charm to keep casual players entertained during short breaks.
I don't know what to call this, but it certainly isn't a game. It’s a series of flashing colors and binary choices that mean absolutely nothing. One minute you're picking a 'healthy snack' gate, the next your virtual child is a doctor. It’s the pinnacle of the 'lazy dev' era—taking a popular template and slapping a 'relatable' theme on it to farm downloads. As a man who values craft in his entertainment, this is offensive.
The controls are floaty, the 'consequences' of your actions are arbitrary, and the constant barrage of ads makes it nearly unplayable. It’s designed for an audience with a three-second attention span. If this is the future of mobile gaming, I’m glad I still have my old Game Boy.
Performance: Frequently stutters during ad transitions.
Buy if: You are literal toddler or just enjoy watching shapes move on a screen.
Skip if: You have any self-respect as a gamer.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.3.1Mon May 02 2022
Minor bug fixes
Do you have what it takes to raise a successful child? Make the right choices to get your baby the best future and the best job.
Jump, fly, slide and pass through the correct doors while collecting as much money as you can to finish building your dream house.
Parents Run Features:
- Detailed home building session at level end with fun secret rewards!
- Entertaining gameplay!
- Endless variety of fun choices to make!
- Easy and smooth controls!
- Engaging gameplay with large variety of mechanics!
Remember! Better the choices you make, richer the baby gets!
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Do you have what it takes to raise a successful child? Make the right choices to get your baby the best future and the best job.
Jump, fly, slide and pass through the correct doors while collecting as much money as you can to finish building your dream house.
Parents Run Features:
- Detailed home building session at level end with fun secret rewards!
- Entertaining gameplay!
- Endless variety of fun choices to make!
- Easy and smooth controls!
- Engaging gameplay with large variety of mechanics!
Remember! Better the choices you make, richer the baby gets!










In Parents Run!, every choice you make on the track shapes your child's destiny. Navigate through various obstacles and 'choice doors' that determine your baby's future career and success. Collect money along the way to fund a detailed home-building session at the end of each level, uncovering fun secret rewards and improving your family's lifestyle.
Choice-based runner mechanics
Dynamic career path outcomes
Detailed home customization mode
Fun secret rewards and unlocks
Simple, intuitive swipe controls
Always aim for the green doors representing positive life choices like 'Study' or 'Save'. These significantly boost your final score and the quality of the house you can build.
After the run, use your collected cash to unlock new rooms and furniture. Look out for secret items that are only available after high-scoring runs.
The goal is to make choices that lead to the best possible career for the baby while maximizing your wealth to build a mansion.