If the legendary first Temple Run game satisfied you, then Temple Run 2 will take your escape experience to a whole new level. Get ready to swing on ropes, drive the cart, and escape from the giant monster!
Quick Overview
- Developer: Imangi Studios (First released on January 16, 2013; as of 2026, it has been a global sensation for 13 years).
- Default setting: Sky Summit (cloudy mountain peak) along with a series of expanded maps.
- Main antagonist: Caelum (a single giant gorilla demon, instead of a troop of smaller apes like in the first game).
Differences between Temple Run 2 and the first version
Version 2.0 expands the game's environment beyond the rough brick pathways of the ancient temple. Temple Run 2 online offers an entirely new look with sharper, smoother, and more vibrant 3D graphics and extremely exciting movement mechanics:
- Ziplines: Soar through deep ravines amidst clouds.
- Minecarts: Speed through dark ore tunnels, requiring you to lean to maintain balance and prevent the cart from tipping over.
- Wandering terrain: The track is no longer a dry, straight line and 90-degree angles but includes slopes and smooth, unexpected curves.
Exclusive Character and Power-Up System
A major improvement over the original version is that the characters in Temple Run 2 not only change their appearance (Skin), but each also possesses a unique special skill when their energy bar is fully charged:
- Guy Dangerous, the game's iconic adventurer, wields a shield that protects him from traps once.
- Scarlett Fox: A female escape artist with an immortal "boost" ability to dash forward.
- Barry Bones: A street cop who can automatically collect coins without needing to run in the correct lane.
- Karma Lee: A runner from the Far East who can instantly rack up a large number of points.
How to play and control the characters
To avoid being caught in the claws of the monster Caelum, you need to memorize the following highly responsive keyboard shortcuts:
On a PC
- Jump/Swing: Up Arrow or W
- Slide down: Down Arrow or S
- Turn left/right: Left/Right Arrow or A/D
- Tilt the cart/tilt to collect coins: Hold down the corresponding left/right arrow key.
On a Phone
- Jump/Slide/Turn: Swipe your finger in the corresponding directions (left, right, up, down).
- Tilt the cart: Tilt your device to the left or right (using the gyroscope sensor).
Other games you can explore
When you're tired of the forest and sky setting, challenge your brain in an entirely different dimension.
- Tomb Runner: A version developed from the same idea as Temple Run, with slightly different settings and obstacles.
FAQs
How do I unlock new maps in the game?
In the HTML5 web version, you can use the gems and gold coins you collect along the way to unlock legendary maps like Frozen Shadows, Blazing Sands, or Lost Jungle directly from the game's configuration menu.
How do I revive after dying?
You can use Green Gems to revive. The number of gems required doubles each time you respawn in the same run (1, 2, 4, 8...). So consider using them sparingly!
