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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Populus Run
FIFTYTWO · Published by FIFTYTWO · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Avoid explosions and gluten in an uplifting, music-fueled running adventure! Lead a crowd of joggers, dodge giant pastries, discover hidden paths, and survive bun-believably musical boss battles. It's a whole snack of a runner game!
Action, Indie · 2026 · More free games
Lead a crowd of joggers through an explosion-filled world in Populus Run. This 2026 indie action game from FIFTYTWO offers a unique blend of running, dodging giant snacks, and thrilling music-fueled battles.
About this game
DODGE GIANT FAST FOOD
Burgers, donuts, and supersized snacks try to squish your crowd. Get as many runners as possible to the finish line.
BATTLE RAPPER BOSSES
Take on these big guys as they turn every run into a musical, avoid their attacks, and keep moving to the beat.
SLIDE DOWN PIPES
Dive into twisting pipes like you’re at a water park, pick up speed, and handle the turns.
COLLECT ALL THE SECRET CHARACTERS
Explore hidden routes to unlock a nutritious cast of secret fruit and vegetable characters.
MAIN FEATURES
Weird, catchy, genre-bending original soundtrack with choral singing, rap, and musical boss battles
Control a crowd of runners. How did this idea even come to us?
Complete all missions. Collect coins, find hidden routes and secret characters
Hardcore Mode. Can you handle it? We didn't call it Hardcore for nothing!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 700 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Populus Run is heading to Steam Next Fest this February!
Hey Runners,We’re excited to announce that Populus Run will be part of Steam Next Fest next week!That means: • 🎮 A playable demo - available now through March 8!! • 💥 Fast, chaotic crowd-running action. • 🎵 Possibly the best soundtrack you've ever listened to!This is your chance to jump in, lead the crowd, and enjoy the streets of Populus Run.👉 Wishlist now, play the demo and let us know what you think! Leave feedback or bug reports on Steam Forums (https://steamcommunity.com/app/3989220/discussions/) or send via email (hello@wefiftytwo.com)See you on the starting line!!!Read full article on Community Announcements (Bushido Digital)AnnouncementsOfficial
Starting our Journey
Hello runners, joggers and fast walkers. Just wanted to say a quick hello. Hello!We're the team of 3 people behind Populus Run, brought to you on Steam by an equally tiny publishing team. It's an unusual genre for Steam but we really believe we're making something that can bring a smile to your face on a rainy day, when you can't go out for a real jog.We’re working hard to have Populus Run ready to release in early 2026 and we plan to be a part of the February Next Fest. This should give you the chance to try the game before its release and enjoy the amazing soundtrack for yourself!More specifically, we are currently tweaking the difficulty, trying to find the… sweet spot between cozy and difficult. We are also experimenting with a sprint option to give you more control over your crowd. I mean, it's a cozy game but it should be Steam-cozy, right?If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.See you on the next beat!Read full article on Community Announcements (Bushido Digital)
