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Stardust Studios · Published by Stardust Studios
Positive — 89% positive (19 reviews) · 80 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Reel Run is a 3D arcade-style hack and slash that puts players in the lead roles of popular movie archetypes. In this action-packed game, players face off against hordes of enemies across multiple genre-themed levels, each styled to emulate the film’s era while keeping a fun, arcade-like energy.
Action, Free To Play · 2025 · More free games
Embark on a wild ride as iconic movie characters in Reel Run, where you battle through genre-themed stages styled after film eras. This 2025 release from Stardust Studios blends arcade-style fun with action-packed excitement.
About this game
Reel Run is a 3D arcade-style hack and slash that puts players in the lead roles of popular movie archetypes. In this action-packed game, players face off against hordes of enemies across multiple genre-themed levels, each styled to emulate the film’s era while keeping a fun, arcade-like energy. This blend of unique visual styles, intense combat, and familiar movie tropes brings a nostalgic yet fresh experience that makes players feel like true action heroes.
Unique Levels
Each level is unique and puts you in a different film genre. Feel like the main character and fight through waves of enemies to accomplish your goal in each film as the main character!
Unique Characters
Each level has a unique playable character with varied combat abilities and moves to play any way you want!
Destructible Environments
Break things! Destruction is necessary to be a true action star! Break the enviroment in fun ways mid scene to get the best take possible.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10
- Processor: Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce RTX 2060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 30 FPS 1080P Gameplay
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 11
- Processor: Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 60 FPS 1440P Gameplay
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Reel Run Multiplayer Update!
Patch Notes – New Character & Mechanics UpdateSay Hello to Our New Character: LumiLumi has officially joined the roster! Lumi brings a light-themed moveset with flashy combos and unique mechanics.Light Attacks – Quick, flippy strikes that bounce from enemy to enemy.Heavy Attacks – Smooth staff swings that shoot small light beams at your foes.Charged Heavy – Hold down heavy attack to channel a big light beam in front of her, firing 5 hits per second.Finisher – A burst of light that gives Lumi a short invincibility window and creates 3 Blessings.Blessings – Lumi’s Special TrickBlessings float around Lumi (and yes, they stack).Hitting an enemy or grave sends a Blessing flying into the target.When it lands, it heals Lumi and then disappears.New Mechanic: GravesMultiplayer sessions just got a new twist.In games with 3+ players, when someone goes down, they leave behind a grave.If the number of graves matches the number of players in the session, the level restarts as usual.How Graves WorkDowned players don’t vanish — their grave takes their place.While downed, you can’t fight, only look around and pause.Teammates need to damage your grave to bring you back.Using a Finisher on a grave revives it instantly.Multiplayer & UI UpdatesAdded a Session Browser so you can see and join available games.You can now set passwords to keep your sessions private.Sessions can only be joined while in the hub.Added Session Banners to show who’s currently in your game.General Fixes & ImprovementsPolished attack animations across all characters for a smoother feel.Fixed a ton of small bugs thanks to lots of playtesting.Read full article on Community Announcements (starduststudiosdevteam)AnnouncementsOfficial
Reel Run Together!
Reel Run Together!Teased before but now it's being announced: online multiplayer! The Reel Run Together update is Reel Run's final Major Update and coming soon! Where you and your friends can get in a party of up to 4 people to play through Reel Run! Stay tuned for the release of Lumi and Multiplayer!Read full article on Community Announcements (starduststudiosdevteam)AnnouncementsOfficial
What's next for Reel Run?
As we push forward with finishing the development cycle we have a couple of things to look forward to! We have a couple of planned updates as we work on them and a big surprise in the works. As for now look forward to playing as Lumi in our Reel Run x Path of Light Crossover! Coming soon!Read full article on Community Announcements (starduststudiosdevteam)Patch NotesOfficial
Executable Fix
Previously on version 1.4 there was a folder naming error so in 1.41 that was fixed.Read full article on Community Announcements (vlcn.)Patch NotesOfficial
Reel Run Update V1.4!
Patch Notes for Version 1.4Over 75 Achievements to now hunt for!Improved QOL for Character SelectCharacter Select now allows you to click on the portrait to select the characterSabrina Reload SFX ImplementedNumerous Bug FixesCombat Polishing and QOL enhancementsAdjusted Boss Rush Controller RumbleEnemies now have more dynamic hit reactionsEnemies now have more cinematic death responsesFinisher have more dynamic targeting allowing easier useDamage number readability improvedRead full article on Community Announcements (starduststudiosdevteam)
