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Running Through Russia

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Running Through Russia - funny runner with a bunch of memes about Russia and russian people.

What works

  • Extremely large number of achievements
  • Low price
  • Humorous and meme value
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Developer active in community

Things to keep in mind

  • Buggy and glitchy
  • Repetitive and minimal gameplay
  • Poor graphics and sound
  • Lack of meaningful story or depth
  • Can cause physical discomfort from repetitive clicking

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Loot Hero DX

  • WIN THE GAME: WTF!

  • Idle Pixel Fantasy

  • BEHEMOTH

  • Slimeward

  • WIN THE GAME!

Less status-driven

Games that feels like Running Through Russia but with less focus on status and recognition

  • Super Mustache

  • Mission in Snowdriftland

  • Ctrl CV

  • Fruit Stand Fortune

  • Gravity Cat

  • Jay Fighter: Remastered

Less idle-friendly

Games that feels like Running Through Russia but with less of an idle filler feel

  • Upside Down

  • ORCS

  • Frightened Beetles

  • Bloo Kid 2

  • 6.0

  • Grapple Dog

More expressive

Games that feels like Running Through Russia but with more self-expression and customization

  • Run Zeus Run

  • Mouse (Sneaking)

  • Nyan Cat: Lost In Space

  • Catch a Falling Star

  • Turbo Pug DX

  • Legend of Himari

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Running Through Russia: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026