# Planetary Pursuit — Pursue the runner...

> Endless runner game with trap avoidance and crystal collection to unlock astronauts. (iPhone/iPad app by Lucas Dahl.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-pursuit/id1580996906 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lucas Dahl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480001817)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 159 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-pursuit/id1580996906/reviews.md

## What is Planetary Pursuit?

A familiar mysterious looking runner takes off out of nowhere. what is hiding, what does he want,  more importantly what is he running from? Avoid the numerous traps the runner is sending to stop you. Collect crystals to unlock more astronauts to fit your color preference.

This endless runner is great for anyone! Simple enough for any age or skill level, but the longer you run the faster things start flying your way!

Can you catch the mysterious runner in Planetary Pursuit?

## Key features

- Endless running gameplay
- Avoid numerous traps
- Collect crystals
- Unlock new astronauts
- Customizable astronaut colors
- Increasing speed and difficulty

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-pursuit/id1580996906/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun but needs work

*2022-07-08*

The obstacles come seem to come at weird intervals when you go for longer, but the game is fun!

### 5/5 — Cute little runner

*2021-12-31*

I like the art and music, a nice fun causal game!

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2021-08-18*

I enjoyed playing this game. Really addicting and fun to play. Highly recommend it!!!

### 5/5 — Painfully adorable

*2021-08-14*

Super adorable sprites, I can’t wait to get them all! It has super fun gameplay for a free game!!

## Frequently asked questions about Planetary Pursuit

### What is the gameplay like in Planetary Pursuit?

Planetary Pursuit is an endless runner where players must avoid traps set by a mysterious runner. The objective is to collect crystals and unlock new astronauts while the game's speed and difficulty gradually increase.

### Can I play Planetary Pursuit offline?

The provided information does not specify whether Planetary Pursuit supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store listing or try playing without an internet connection to determine this.

### How do I unlock new astronauts in Planetary Pursuit?

You can unlock new astronauts by collecting crystals within the game. These crystals are scattered throughout the levels and serve as the in-game currency for unlocking cosmetic options.

### What devices is Planetary Pursuit available on?

Planetary Pursuit is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Planetary Pursuit?

Planetary Pursuit has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages. The gameplay is simple and accessible.

### How often is Planetary Pursuit updated?

The latest version of Planetary Pursuit is 1.52, last updated on November 18, 2022. This indicates that the game receives periodic updates, though the exact frequency is not specified.

### Does Planetary Pursuit have ads?

Yes, Planetary Pursuit contains advertisements. As it is a free game with ads, you will encounter advertisements during gameplay.

### What do users like about Planetary Pursuit?

Planetary Pursuit has a high rating of 4.6 stars from 5 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment. Users likely appreciate its simple yet engaging gameplay and the ability to unlock new astronauts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.52 — 2022-11-18

- UI improvements across all devices

### 1.5 — 2022-07-12

Biggest update EVER!

Based on player feedback, new levels and features have been added!

New features
- New Blue Crystal type that's worth five pink crystals
- Three new gauntlet types, easy medium and Hard
- All-new game mode called Meteor Mayhem
- New player stats

Improvements
- Overall balancing of traps
- Enhanced UI features

Bug fixes
- fixed an issue where no crystals would spawn
- Minor UI fixes
- Fixed an audio loop that would cause distorted noise
- Fixed an issue where some traps or trees would move faster than others

### 1.23 — 2022-07-11

- Fixed a bug that would cause an impassable wall off objects to form 
- Minor UI fixes

### 1.22 — 2022-07-09

- Fixed a bug that would cause the player not to spawn

### 1.21 — 2022-07-08

- Balanced the obstacle spawn rates

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
