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- $14.99
- Release
- November 18, 2016
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How co-op works
Players cooperate through Adventure and Bowhemoth while the shifting background hides matching platforms and hazards. Local limits vary by platform from four to nine, and online supports nine; the group advances when any one runner reaches the goal, letting survivors carry failed teammates.
About this game
Runbow is a fast-paced platformer built around a striking color-swap mechanic. As the background shifts between hues, platforms and hazards appear or vanish in real time, forcing players to react instantly. The game supports both competitive races and cooperative puzzle-platforming across a sprawling single-player campaign and a suite of local and online multiplayer modes for up to nine players.
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You'll sprint, jump, and wall-kick through courses while the screen flashes through a rotating palette. In co-op modes, teams must coordinate timing and movement to navigate shifting ledges and dodge traps that blink in and out of existence. Competitive modes pit you against friends in frantic elimination rounds and races where colour changes can strand you mid-jump.
Runbow shines in local couch sessions with up to nine controllers, though online PvP is also available. Split-screen and single-screen options keep everyone on the same field, amplifying the chaos. Whether racing for the finish or solving timed puzzle rooms together, the constant colour shifts demand sharp reflexes and quick callouts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play co-op together in Runbow?
Runbow supports up to 9 players locally on the same screen using controllers. You can play both competitive modes and co-op puzzle challenges together, making it ideal for couch gaming sessions with a large group.
How does the color-swap mechanic work in co-op?
The background constantly shifts between different colors, and platforms or hazards that match the current background color disappear. In co-op modes, your team needs to time jumps and coordinate movement together as ledges and obstacles blink in and out of existence in real time.
Is there a single-player campaign or is Runbow multiplayer-only?
Runbow includes a massive single-player Adventure mode where you can experience the color-based platforming solo. The game offers both single-player content and a wide variety of local and online multiplayer modes, so you're not limited to group play.