Runner3

Released: May 22, 2018
Platforms: WindowsmacOS
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 02:35 GMT

Updates & announcements

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25 Feb 2026Developer post
Charles Martinet Joins BIT.TRIP RERUNNER — Kickstarter Live Now
We’ve officially launched our Kickstarter to bring BIT.TRIP RERUNNER to Switch 2. And yes. Charles Martinet is part of it. Having Charles involved is a huge honor for us. His energy, heart, and legacy in games mean a lot, and we’re excited for you to hear what he’s bringing to th
We’ve officially launched our Kickstarter to bring BIT.TRIP RERUNNER to Switch 2.
And yes. Charles Martinet is part of it.
Having Charles involved is a huge honor for us. His energy, heart, and legacy in games mean a lot, and we’re excited for you to hear what he’s bringing to this project. And honestly, we were just looking for an excuse to work with him again!
This campaign is a big one for Choice Provisions. It helps shape what we’re able to build next year. It affects how much creative risk we can take. It affects how independent we can remain.
Kickstarters are not something we do lightly. We are choosing to do this because it meaningfully impacts the future of the studio. JOIN OUR KICKSTARTER HERE We are not just expecting something for nothing! We got you!
When You Back the Kickstarter, You Can Get:
• Switch 2 digital codes • Steam codes for:
BIT.TRIP RUNNER
Runner2
Runner3
BIT.TRIP RERUNNER • PS5 version of RERUNNER • The Intergalactic Discography • Limited Kickstarter-exclusive archive items • Campaign-only rewards
If our games have meant something to you, this is one of the biggest ways to support us! Tell a friend!

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06 Mar 2024Developer post
CROSS PROMOTION!
ABOUT RERUNNER: BIT.TRIP RERUNNER is a captivating rhythm platformer that transports players into a mesmerizing world of retro-style graphics and infectious beats. Players control Commandervideo, navigating through levels filled with obstacles, synchronized perfectly to the pulsa
21 Nov 2023Developer post
Check out our newest game: BIT.TRIP RERUNNER!
BUY or WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM! BIT.TRIP RERUNNER features the RUNNER MAKER level editor tool, empowering players to craft their own challenging levels. Additionally, the game introduces the exciting MUSIC MAKER, enabling players to compose personalized soundtracks for their gamepl
BUY or WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM!
BIT.TRIP RERUNNER features the RUNNER MAKER level editor tool, empowering players to craft their own challenging levels. Additionally, the game introduces the exciting MUSIC MAKER, enabling players to compose personalized soundtracks for their gameplay. This innovative feature adds a new layer of creativity, allowing players to shape both the visual and auditory aspects of their BIT.TRIP RUNNER experience.
The power of the MUSIC MAKER
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Brave 150+ obstacle-filled levels based on the classic games – each more challenging than the last.
Dive head-first into a trippy new art style powered by Unreal 5.
Enjoy a fully remixed soundtrack at unhealthy volume levels.
Create and share the levels of your dreams with RUNNER MAKER.
Uncover gaming artifacts in the Historical Gallery – with fun nods to the original game!

Trailer!
[previewyoutube=AsLm6H1W1m4;full][/previewyoutube] “I have had an incredible time with BIT.TRIP RERUNNER. There is so much replayability here.” 10 – Games Grin “...an adrenaline-pumping experience that will keep you hooked for hours on end” 9/10 – Rectify Gaming “Choice Provisions has crafted a masterpiece...” -Gears Realm
BUY or WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM!

What can you make with RUNNER MAKER?!
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28 Jan 2019Announcement
Daily Deal - Runner3, 50% Off
Today's Deal: Save 50% on Runner3 !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time
13 Nov 2018Developer post
MASSIVE UPDATE: Now with...
...more FLAVORS! Visit Runner3.game for more info about the game. We’ve been relatively quiet lately, but that’s because we’ve been hard at work on a massive update to Runner3! For you! When Runner3 launched, we got a lot of passionate feedback from reviewers and fans, as well as
...more FLAVORS!
Visit Runner3.game for more info about the game. We’ve been relatively quiet lately, but that’s because we’ve been hard at work on a massive update to Runner3! For you! When Runner3 launched, we got a lot of passionate feedback from reviewers and fans, as well as otherwise regular human beings, that people found Runner3 to be too difficult, among other things. People mentioned desperately wanting to love Runner3, since they’ve been following CommanderVideo on his multi-game journey and want to continue to do so, but that they were having a hard time falling head-over-heels in love with it. Since we always listen to our fans, we’ve decided to make some pretty radical changes to Runner3 in our next update. We want you to be stoked on CommanderVideo’s latest adventure, after all. Here’s what we’re about to give you…

EXTENSIVE DIFFICULTY OPTIONS AND NEW DIFFICULTY DEFAULTS!

You can now tailor your Runner3 experience to match your preferred difficulty in very direct ways, specifically…

Enemy Density Adjusting this setting removes (or even adds) enemies/obstacles “More” is the default, and is the original game’s setting
More Checkpoints This setting adds more than the traditional single checkpoint “On” is the new default
Stair Assist This setting adds flippers that help pop your character up tricky stair sequences “Off” is the default
Bonk Counter This setting enables/disables the Bonk Counter both in-game, and on the level end screen
Gold Bars This setting allows you to turn off all gold bars, if you find them distracting "On" is the default
Gems This setting allows you to turn off all gems, if you find them distracting "On" is the default
THE SELF-BONK!

A few of our hardcore fans requested the ability to bonk oneself, which can come in handy when going for a perfect, if you miss a gold or gem. Just press in on both analog sticks and hold them down for 4 beats, OR B+N on the keyboard. Then whammo!
SCORING CHANGES!
In reviewing our leaderboards and competing with our fans, we realized two very lame bugs were gimping everyone’s scores! So we fixed those, and also made some tweaks based on peoples’ Difficulty Settings…
We adjust the base score multiplier depending on the settings used in the new Difficulty Options. Basically, a harder configuration gives more points, and easier configurations give fewer
Fixed a bug where skipping the main checkpoint didn't actually award bonus points like it's supposed to
Fixed a bug in the point value of gold bars and gems, which made them worth way less than they should have been
OTHER GOODIES!
We've also fixed a bunch of bugs, etc. The most noteworthy of them are as follows..
Added input buffering to mitigate input lag when playing with various wireless controllers on various platforms
Made all character moves available from the start of the game--no more having to unlock them in order!

Made the jump and avoid enemies/obstacles more forgiving
Added more on-screen communication regarding the Impossible Levels, the Retro Levels, and the overall difficulty of the game
Added a “break” sound effect to kickwalls in addition to their musical tone
Fixed a few out-of-world bugs Thanks everyone!
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22 May 2018Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Runner3 hops, skips, jumps and launches to the beat
Commander Video baffles me. He’s a black rectangle with a smaller white rectangle for eyes, and (sometimes) stubby little arms and legs, and yet he’s appeared in dozens of games , both indie and otherwise. Not bad for a non-character from a strange little low-fi Wii rhythm game.
22 May 2018Product Release
Now Available on Steam - Runner3
Runner3 is Now Available on Steam! The rhythm-music gameplay of BIT.TRIP RUNNER and Runner2 is back and better than ever!
04 May 2018Eurogamer
Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, is a playable character in Runner 3
After 28 years as the voice of Mario, Charles Martinet will finally be stepping out of the sound booth and onto the screen - as a playable character in developer Choice Provisions' upcoming rhythmic platformer Runner 3. Martinet is a bit of a fixture in the excellent Runner serie

Updates & announcements

We’ve officially launched our Kickstarter to bring BIT.TRIP RERUNNER to Switch 2.

And yes. Charles Martinet is part of it.

Kickstarters are not something we do lightly. We are choosing to do this because it meaningfully impacts the future of the studio. JOIN OUR KICKSTARTER HERE We are not just expecting something for nothing! We got you!

The power of the MUSIC MAKER

Trailer!

What can you make with RUNNER MAKER?!

...more FLAVORS!

EXTENSIVE DIFFICULTY OPTIONS AND NEW DIFFICULTY DEFAULTS!

THE SELF-BONK!

SCORING CHANGES!

OTHER GOODIES!