# Highway Runners > Retro 16-bit arcade racing game with unlockable content and high score challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Bronnimann.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-runners/id964932741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Florian Bronnimann](https://appshunter.io/developer/960189797) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Racing - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.79/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 35 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-12-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-runners/id964932741/reviews.md ## What is Highway Runners? Highway Runners is a retro-inspired racing game for iOS, aiming to provide players the same sense of freedom the 16-bits oldschool arcade games did. Will you be good enough to get to the finish line? Features : • Old-school 16-bit graphics • 15 levels in 5 different environments (2 unlockable) • Collect money in game to unlock pendants and change your game style • Aim for the high score by grazing cars! • CRT and Overlay filters • Play by day, evening, and night • Accelerometer intuitive gameplay OR classic touch gameplay The game is totally free from in-app purchases : unlock everything with the cash earned in the game! ## Key features - Old-school 16-bit graphics - 15 levels in 5 environments - Unlockable pendants and game styles - High score chasing with car grazing - CRT and Overlay filters - Day, evening, and night play - Accelerometer or touch controls ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-runners/id964932741/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fantastic graphics but too hard *2022-12-24* This looks fantastic and plays well, get it! ### 2/5 — Gently does it. *2022-02-03* Am I doing something wrong on this? For a love letter to Outrun it doesn’t move very fast. Dodge cars and collect coins at 35mph! Every other part of this game is polished though, it’s just a shame about the lack of thrills. If there’s a ‘hi gear’ I’m missing someone let me know! ### 5/5 — Outrun Shmoutrun *2021-07-28* A brilliant game. If you like Outrun and other 80’s arcade racers, get this - it’s as simple as that! The best 99p you’ll spend. ### 5/5 — great game *2021-04-17* highly recommended pixel racing ### 4/5 — Please Add Save feature! *2020-09-12* I love this game. It’s addictive. The music, graphics, control via the iPad etc is utterly amazing as is the bonuses and money collecting etc. But I can’t get past the desert level even with less traffic it’s massively hard. I’d love to see a save type feature so I can continue my progress! ### 5/5 — The spirit of Sega and the magic of a real coin-op!!! *2020-08-16* A beautifully crafted 80s coin-op masterpiece magically recreating the sights and sounds from the golden age of arcades and just rollicking good times. Simple controls make the most of the iPhones woeful gaming input credentials and lets you enjoy a blast of the greatness of gaming from the past. Clearly a ton of love and care has gone into making this love-letter to arcade racers and if only taito would let the guys bring Chase HQ or Sega Out Run to the App Store we’d be in gaming heaven - but make no mistake, Highway Runners is it’s omen type of brilliance... ### 4/5 — Fun but not like Outrun *2019-02-16* Highway Runners obviously takes inspiration from Sega’s arcade classic Outrun for its visuals, but it actually plays quite differently. You can only crash 3 times before it’s game over and your goal is to collect coins on the road so that you can unlock additional stages and modes. This actually gives you more to do than just racing, though you can certainly play it as just racing if you want. The pixel art graphics are really good, probably better than Outrun and definitely more detailed than Final Freeway 2r (the only other notable Outrun clone out right now), but there’s not a lot of variety within each stage. The music is solid retro synth. The gameplay is challenging but the controls are tight and the game rarely feels unfair. Overall, a fun game ### 2/5 — The sound turned off permanently *2019-01-09, version 1.2.1* I don’t know what happened, but one day while playing, the sound is turned off, and never came back on. I like the game, I like the graphics, and things like that. However, the game without the sound makes me not want to play anymore or even try to finish. I wish I knew how to correct this problem. ### 3/5 — Highway Runners *2018-06-21, version 1.2.1* My game unwantingly turns to the right. The further you go the worse it gets. Please fix. Thanks. ### 5/5 — Lovely game *2018-04-19* This is a slick racer in the style of outrun. Nicely done and easy to play. ## Frequently asked questions about Highway Runners ### What kind of graphics does Highway Runners use? Highway Runners features old-school 16-bit graphics, designed to evoke the feel of classic arcade games from that era. ### How many levels are in Highway Runners? The game includes 15 levels spread across 5 different environments, with 2 of these environments being unlockable. ### Can I customize my gameplay style in Highway Runners? Yes, you can collect money within the game to unlock pendants, which allow you to change your game style. ### Does Highway Runners have in-app purchases? No, Highway Runners is completely free from in-app purchases. All content can be unlocked with cash earned in the game. ### What control options are available in Highway Runners? You can play Highway Runners using intuitive accelerometer controls or opt for classic touch gameplay. ### What is the age rating for Highway Runners? Highway Runners has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. ### When was Highway Runners last updated? The latest version of Highway Runners was updated on June 6, 2021. ### What devices is Highway Runners compatible with? Highway Runners is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.2 — 2021-06-06 Thank you for your continued support to Highway Runners! What's new in this version: - Finally optimized for the latest iPhones. Enjoy an immersive retro experience in full screen! - Adjusted difficulty: traffic density has been slightly reduced in some cases for a softer progression. - The 'continue's now only cost one HR token, regardless of the number of continues previously used. - And HR tokens have been made slightly more frequent. - Fixed an issue with save states. ### 1.2.1 — 2017-01-31 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fixed the issue with rear-view mirror going out of place after some environment changes. - Fixed display issues on the iPhone 4S. ### 1.2 — 2017-01-13 First version for iPad Slight improvements to the touch controls, with now visual indicators that make them more intuitive Fixed an issue with the Give up option where the course would just resume ### 1.1 — 2017-01-04 Added a touch based control scheme (settable in the options). Press the left or right part of the screen to steer and press both at the same time to drift and steer harder. Fixed stability issues regarding the pause menu and going back/forth from background state. ### 1.0 — 2016-11-29 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Highway Runners | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pony Run - Unicorn Horse Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pony-run-unicorn-horse-run/id1205929480) | 4.6 (191) | Free | Games | | [Fluffy Chick](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluffy-chick/id1542243080) | — | Free | Games | | [Drift Race V8 FREE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-race-v8-free/id979733040) | — | Free | Games | | [Road Rush - Street Bikes Race](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/road-rush-street-bikes-race/id1451633280) | 2.9 (142) | Free | Games | | [Rapper Runner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapper-runner/id1589985520) | — | Free | Games | | [سباق الازدحام ٢](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1589911400) | — | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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