ZX Runner

Name: ZX Runner
Rating: 4.015625 (1165 reviews)
Author: E140Games

By: E140Games Game

ZX Runner - Retro game based on the classic runner arcade for ZX Spectrum.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

337,377 ▲ 59

Data as of 2026-08-05

Rating:

4.02

(1,165)

Version:

1.48

Last updated: 2025-10-08

Ranking

#120,980 ▼ 199

Overall

Features & Capabilities

ZX Runner is an exciting retro-style game inspired by the classic runner arcade games of the ZX Spectrum era. You play as a daring Runner attempting to steal gold-filled chests while evading relentless robot guards. Armed with a special laser that burns holes in brick floors, you tactically trap mechanical enemies and outsmart them to grab the treasure and escape each room.

With 150 challenging runner levels, ZX Runner offers custom controls, screen sizing, and color themes including modern and ZX Spectrum styles. Special features include a BigFire mode that burns multiple floor cells at once, slow and normal gameplay modes, and intricate room layouts featuring stairs, chains, gaps, and traps. This nostalgic arcade experience blends strategic gameplay with classic 8-bit charm for hours of thrilling treasure hunting.

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1.48 Last updated: 2025-10-08

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Creation date:

2017-12-04

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Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

23.52MB

Email:

de*****@e140games.com

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-05

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Ranking

# 120,980 ▼ 199

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Developed by:

E140Games

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.E140Games.ZXRunner

Email:

de*****@e140games.com

Website:

http://www.e140games.com

User Reviews

ZX Runner is praised for its nostalgic, faithful remake and smooth, accessible gameplay. Players value its free-to-play nature and standout control customization. However, repeated issues include awkward control layouts for some, notably difficult or unfinished levels, and concerns about monetization gating progression. Overall, it’s a charming throwback with strong customization, but it could improve by balancing level difficulty and offering less pay-to-progress friction.

Pros

Nostalgia: faithful remake of the classic Lode Runner with a similar look and feel.
Free-to-play appeal with perceived good value; many reviewers appreciate that it’s free and/or worth paying for.
Highly customizable controls (move/resize buttons and the option to swap sides) improving ease of play.
Smooth and accessible gameplay that feels user-friendly and faithful to the original.

Cons

Controls can be awkward or poorly placed for some players, making certain moves or spins harder.
Several levels are very hard or appear unfinishable (e.g., level 75, level 37, level 98, level 4), impacting progression.
Monetization concerns: progression can feel gated by in-app limits or paid options (e.g., BigFire limits / pay-to-progress).