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Hell Runner

A precision speedrun platformer built for mastery. Learn brutal routes, unlock movement abilities, and replay handcrafted levels until every second is yours.

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June 23, 2026
39 days ago
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About the Game

About This Game

Every jump is a timer check. Every mistake is a reset waiting to happen.

Hell Runner is a precision speedrun platformer built for clean movement, brutal timing, and one-more-run mastery.

Learn the route. Cut the line tighter. Come back faster.

Pure Skill, Pure Speed

Handcrafted levels are built to be studied, optimized, and mastered. Your first clear is only the beginning.

  • Chase faster clears through tight platforming and exact timing

  • Master momentum, parkour flow, and first/third-person control

  • Find shortcuts, risky lines, and cleaner backup routes

  • Replay earlier levels with new tools and better execution

  • Push personal bests until every second feels earned

Chapters

Run through eight themed chapters, each built around new hazards, visual identity, and movement pressure:

  • Hell

  • Underground

  • Spring

  • Summer

  • Fall

  • Winter

  • Sky

  • Heaven

Abilities That Break Routes Open

New movement abilities do more than unlock progress. They change how you read every level.

  • Double Jump opens tighter vertical routes and recovery plays

  • Telekinesis adds route tech, timing pressure, and puzzle-driven movement

  • Rail Gliding turns momentum into high-speed traversal lines

  • Flight pushes mastery into open-air routing and precision control

Modes

Vanilla Rush Mode
A clean speedrun challenge focused on movement, timing, and execution.

Chaotic Rush Mode
More pressure, harder mechanics, and less room for mistakes.

Community

Check out Discord and Youtube links on the right side.