"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
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Update History
v2.42
Apple
released 8/4/2017
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This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
ok it's still 64-bit but now the birds aren't dorked sry sry sry
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Apple
1y ago
Here in 2025
Amazing. Simple. Love it. Glad it still exists.
- GT1728 · v2.42
Apple
1y ago
Five years strong
This was the first game I ever downloaded on my iPhone 3G and it still makes the front page of the App Store as I hold the 6th version in my hand. Hats off to you mr Saltsman. Glad you keep making improvements.
Update 03/2025
Just found my old 3g phone and somehow it still booted up. Found this game on there with all my high scores from 15 years ago. So feeling all nostalgic I figured I’d add a review, but to my surprise I had written one when I got my iPhone 6. Just upgraded to the 16e today and this was the first game I installed. I’ll check back in 10 years to update again.
- bucky8alls · v2.42
Apple
2y ago
Still the best game I ever downloaded
The fail screen cracks me up every time
- hido7 · v2.42
Apple
2y ago
amazing game
i love this game and used to play so much in my childhood i but i have to give it 3 stars because the screen is not updated for the iphone x and higher
- aghvryhcy · v2.42
Apple
3y ago
High Score Broken
I have written to the developer several times, the high score has been broken for years. I used to play this game every day, I love this game and my high score is still in the top 100 (51,792) of all time. But at some point, my score stopped appearing when I play. It will say I am “New Player” and my daily score will only appear locally - not on the leaderboard. This has functionally ruined the game for me. I have tried everything - different devices, uninstalling, logging out of Game Center, I don’t know what else to do. The game just will not display a high score for me anymore. I would love to have an update that fixes this or at least an explanation of why. Am I shadowbanned for being on the top scores? I’ve never cheated. An explanation would be nice. What is going on here?
- super kevio · v2.42
Apple
3y ago
Just made me jittery!
I had to delete it!
- Jeff987654321 · v2.42
Apple
3y ago
Controller
Controller soppourt pls
- partyingbigfoot719 · v2.42
Apple
3y ago
I Need To Turn The Music Off
Please allow me to turn the music off and play my own music. Even when I silence my phone it will turn off the game music but won’t allow me to play my own. Very disappointed I used to love this game and I bought it to play with my own music from my phone. Please please allow me to play my own music. I’m uninstalling this until they fix it.
- Shapiro510 · v2.42
Apple
4y ago
Please add controller support
Classic runner. Easy to learn hard ti master. Endless time killer. Still playing years later.
- exzisd · v2.42
Apple
4y ago
Intro
Where is intro ? i downloaded it for intro 😡
- shelo0 · v2.42
Apple
5y ago
Abandonware - Stop Buying
Stop giving these guys money until they get up off the couch in their parents’ basement and update the app.
No widescreen support
Recurring bugs
Can’t control music from within the app
- Ubisububi · v2.42
Apple
5y ago
Not a bad game but a turning off music option would be nice
I just accidentally bought this game and I actually like the game but a no music option would be really nice. the soundtrack is good but I want to listen to my own stuff. Please fix this!
- Andres_ 100% gamer · v2.42
Apple
5y ago
Great game, but..
Great game. Just got it and love it so far. But it ABSOLUTELY needs to be optimized to be full screen on a iPhone X or newer.
- Banker63050 · v2.42
Apple
5y ago
A classic from my childhood... but
Don’t get me wrong, I love this game. It’s addictive, fun, and has great atmosphere. But there are things that could be fixed.
1
I wish that you could turn off the music, I like to play my games while listening to podcasts or audiobooks.
2
Maybe a character selector would be nice. I would like to play as the original guy, but now I have to cycle through three other people to get to him. I’m not saying that I don’t want to play as them, but a choice would be nice.
3
A full screen option. That’s it.
All of these problems are very minor, in all I think it’s a great game and I’d recommend it to anyone the fan of games like this.
- 3791Rings · v2.42
Apple
6y ago
Wonderful
I love this app, have for years and years.. but now it won’t open on iOS 14.
- StickamGillan · v2.42
Apple
6y ago
Is it possible to make a story to the game?
I don’t know but is it possible to make a story to this game or is just endless scenarios I just thought of that since 2019 and I still wonder if it would be possible to make a story for Canabalt instead of endless scenarios in the game though everything in the game is fine I just think that a story would be cool
- 0Chris7hanson1 · v2.42
Apple
6y ago
Slight Visual Glitch
First things first I LOVE this game, but there is a slight visual glitch I noticed during gameplay.
I was playing the Invasion game mode for a while and started noticing that the building to the right of the huge spikey thing just suddenly appeared out of the corner of my eye. I looked again, making sure that it really happened, and sure enough, it did. I am just writing this review to inform you. Awesome game though😀
- jbc.1 · v2.42
Apple
7y ago
DONT BUY
This is a truly great game, but is not optimized for newer phones.
- KilledAndMad · v2.42
Apple
7y ago
Pretty and fluid, but empty
Some great visuals and very simple controls, but I had completed every achievement in probably under 20 minutes. Seemed to encounter every type of obstacle well before that too.
The game could really use more variation and some sense of progression; as it stands it’s definitely not worth the price.
- Blakertee · v2.42
Apple
7y ago
Needs update for iPhone X displays
😤😤
iPhone X has been out since 2017 folks. Plz update the app, should be a simple code tweak, just make it fill the bigger screens.
You’re working with a golden classic, give it the love it deserves.
- Lem0nDropz · v2.42
Apple
7y ago
UPDATE THE APP
This is one of the best games available in the App Store and has been for years. The developers must upgrade the app the utilize the larger screens on the iPhone X models. Please update the app soon and keep it relevant!!!
🤞🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻
- Quovacon · v2.42
Apple
7y ago
Great game BUT...
please update. Please.
- smelting · v2.42
Apple
7y ago
iPhone X support please 🙏
Not sure why my last review was deleted. Please, optimize this game for newer phones. Just got an iPhone XR, and the extra width would be quite mice and engaging. Thanks!
- jingai · v2.42
Apple
8y ago
Didn’t get my money’s worth
It was very incomplete. If you are going to add different levels then you should add enough to actually provide a challenge. It was fun for like an hour of total gameplay, though. Not worth any money, however.
- Dunder Mifflan Paper · v2.42
Apple
8y ago
Best 64 bit experience I have ever had
This game is perfect and has great graphics and fun gameplay makes this great
- Albert Sniffy · v2.42
Apple
8y ago
More levels
I think there needs to be a few more levels put into the game. And it would be great if there was a mute button.
- Hihjfgefdhhj · v2.42
Apple
8y ago
Lack of basic user interface
3 dollars and there's no return to Main Menu option nor is there a mute button for the rather irritating and incessant music. Come on... step it up a little.
- Oats14 · v2.42
Apple
9y ago
So close
The game before this update was amazing but with the newest update it no longer works on iPhone 5 and because of that I am stuck with the original version of the game
- Free music. · v1.7
Apple
9y ago
Yes!!
I'm so happy that one of my favorite games was brought to 64 Bit!! I was getting worried that it wouldn't be. This classic deserves to always be on IOS!!
- L0rdSha0wz · v2.42
Apple
9y ago
Bummer!
No longer compatible with iPod Touch 5th gen, in spite of running iOS 9.3.5 ... which should work. What gives?
- BearAZ · v2.42
Apple
9y ago
Awesome
Thank you for the 64-bit update! This game is great and I still love to play this game every once and a while. 😄
- lucky1300 · v2.42
Apple
9y ago
Perfection!
One of my all time favorite auto runners! Thanks for the 64 bit update. It would be sad to lose such a gem.
- Redstar1979 · v2.41
Apple
9y ago
Still number one
Almost a decade later still the best game on the App Store, now refreshed to 64-bit appocalypse-surviving glory. You've definitely played the countless imitators, but until you've played the original, you basically haven't even been living a real life. And that's super sad.
- tralby · v2.41
Apple
9y ago
Classic that does not fade, includes apple tv support
A fantastic game that has been a joy to come back to. However, ios 10 now gives a warning about 32 bit and future compatibility. Please update it to 64 bit. Thanks!
- Jensen G · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
Please update this to 64 bit!
Please update this to 64 bit!
- Taxburdett · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
PLEASE OPTIMIZE FOR iOS 11!!
Please do not let Apple kill this wonderful game. Update this app and keep it optimized for the latest iOS so we can still play it
- heyitsbennett · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
Overpriced
Well made but too much money for very little game.
- Tukman11 · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
Just like any other infinite runner but costs money
There are so many games like this but they are all free
- Ballz zz · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
Need sth to be updated
This is my favorite running game. Less graphic to annoy you and good music while running. But since laste update nearly a year has passed and developer needs to update it for os 10 inorder to consume less battery
- Ali4106 · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
Simple and Fun
My favorite game behind Flow, Upzle and Rush Hour. Never gets old.
- Orange Tang · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
need iphone 5s update
please update for iphone 5s
- Feras Joda · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
Okay but bad price
I would honestly expect way more from a free game let alone a $2 game. If they want more people to buy it then put cooler animations and actually spend time on making your game instead of slapping something on the App Store that you made in 3 hours.
- Ryaloxy · v2.31
Apple
9y ago
a classic that's been over-tinkered with
i love canabalt but i hate the new outfits. what is this, a morning jog?
- jpnuemonic · v2.31
Apple
10y ago
My favorite endless runner
No fancy coins or other needless features. Just a lot of running. With awesome music.
- Almost Average1 · v2.31
Apple
10y ago
First good infinite runner
Kxk
- Leunozzy Ditto · v2.31
Apple
10y ago
Great game, a quintessential runner
I've been playing this game for years, even back when it was on Kongregate. When I found out there was a portable version I was thrilled. I've had this app for years now, and it never lets me down. Except for those dang windows that is, I always miss those. Anyway, I realized I had never reviewed it, so here we are.
Pros:
• great minimalist graphics
•great music (the main theme is killer)
•unique "story" (not that there's really much to it, but if you can tear your attention away from the runner to look at the background, you'll see all sorts of things)
•new game modes (all falling buildings, no slowdown crates, etc)
•multiplayer mode? (I haven't played it with someone else, so I dunno)
•crates and similar let you slow yourself. Do other infinite runners have this? I don't recall seeing it in any others. It's a great mechanic
•portable
Cons
•WINDOWS!!!!
•procedurally generated, so while it's always POSSIBLE to make the jump if you time it just right, the RNG can mess you up pretty badly
•could maybe spawn crates a bit more frequently
•WINDOWWWWSSS!!!!
All in all, a fantastic game, a pioneer in the genre. A+ 5stars. I can't see the price because I've already purchased it, but whatever it is, it's worth it.
- Douglas "Strange Quark" Reed · v2.31
Apple
10y ago
MORE PARKOUR
I love this game. Its very fun and i practically live on this game. But its needs more moves than just simple jumping. Like unlock like front and backflip and stuff like that you. Also more obstacles and buildings. I hope the developers see this and try adding some stuff i listed. Its a must by. I hope they update this soon
- Thatkidflame · v2.31
Apple
10y ago
Lots of polish, lack of depth
Fun for 10 minutes. Nothing to keep you coming back, e.g. Unlock able
- Kdog349 · v2.31
Apple
10y ago
AMAZING
As someone who loves infinite runners, this game is perfect! I just have a couple things I think should be added: 1.) I think, conceding with the first review to this game, a new map could include wallrunning! Like, when you tap, you just have to tap again in the air and in front of a wall and then you wallrun! And maybe you run out of time eventually, so you have to tap again to jump from the wall and make it to some buildings! 2.) It would be awesome if you could change your character! Again, conceding with the first review, maybe new characters could be unlockables...? 3.) I think it would be pretty awesome if you could do online multiplayer on the maps! And if it could hold up to 4 people, that would be tops! I honestly think these and maybe a different soundtrack for each map location could be cool! As the game is already perfect, these would just make it beyond perfect!
- Jakeylake · v2.31
Apple
10y ago
High polish on mild, mild distraction
The mood and polish of this game are excellently crafted.
The concept itself is mundane. A round of play is measured in seconds (if you play for more than 30 seconds, you're doing great), usually continues until the screen is moving fast enough that you can't see what is coming. After 10 minutes you've seen everything this game is going to throw at you.
- Bleu Whale · v2.31
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