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Horse Runner DX

Lead your herd. Survive the chaos. Add more and more horses to your wild herd, dodge obstacles, and dash through this action-packed arcade runner. Stack unique power-ups, master the trail, and push your limits in addictive high-score runs to climb the global leaderboard.

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Mat Makes Games
Publisher
Data FTW
Release
March 6, 2025
1 year and 149 days ago
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About the Game

Lead the herd! Horse Runner DX is a fast-paced arcade roguelite where every horse is a second chance. Master the trail, grow your herd, and stack power-ups to survive the escalating chaos. How long can you keep your herd together?


🦄 EXPAND YOUR HERD

After every level, choose a new horse to join your herd. Each horse is an extra life, keeping your herd alive when things get messy. As your herd grows, the trail gets faster and the challenge intensifies. Build your herd wisely - or lose it all.


🎲 RISK VS. REWARD

Push your luck or play it safe. Stack power-ups to shape your run: push your speed for massive score bonuses, gather more apples, or take it slow. Every choice reshapes your run and helps you fight your way to the top of the leaderboard.


🏆 UNLOCK BONUS HORSES

Unlock powerful bonus horses by mastering the trail. Spend apples to choose your starting lead for the next run - some bonus horses come with built-in power-ups for a strong but risky start.


💯 PURE ARCADE ACTION

One button. Endless chaos. Guide your herd through fast, ever-changing runs, react in split seconds, and push your limits to climb the global leaderboard.

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