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Runaway, A Road Adventure

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

Should you play it?

New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

What works

  • Engaging story and characters
  • Beautiful hand-drawn graphics
  • Nostalgic appeal
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Quality soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Pixel hunting frustration
  • Some illogical puzzle solutions
  • Lack of language localization on steam
  • Slow character movement
  • No hint system

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Last update: 17/09/2026