- Developer
- Imangi Studios
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- 1B+
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- Updated
- Oct 25, 2026
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About Temple Run 2
Temple Run 2 continues the story that made endless runners famous. You are an explorer who has just taken a cursed idol, and a huge demon monkey is now chasing you through ruins, forests and cliffside paths. The goal is simple: run as far as you can, collect coins and avoid falling, burning or being eaten.
Unlike the first game, the world here is fuller and more varied. You might sprint along a rope bridge, slide through a mine cart tunnel, or zip down a zip line above a river. Swipe left or right to turn at corners, swipe up to jump, swipe down to slide, and tilt the phone to collect coins or steer around gaps. Those controls take seconds to learn, but timing your turns at speed takes practice, and that practice is exactly what makes each run feel like a small challenge.
Coins you pick up can be spent on power-ups, such as a shield that protects you from one crash or a coin magnet that pulls nearby coins toward you. You can also unlock new characters, each with a special ability, and extra maps with different looks. The gems you find let you revive after a crash, but it is usually wiser to save them for a run that is already going well.
A useful tip is to stay relaxed when the path becomes quick. Many players crash because they tap too early or too late, not because the game is unfair. Watching the shape of the path ahead, and thinking one move ahead of the corner, helps more than quick fingers. It is also worth aiming for the daily goals and objectives, since they reward you with extra coins and keep each session purposeful.
Performance matters too. On older phones you may notice small stutters in the busiest scenes, so closing other apps before you play helps. The game also saves your coins and unlocks to your device, so reinstalling without a backup can reset your progress. Playing in short sessions keeps your reactions sharp, and many players find their best runs come after a break rather than during a long streak of attempts.
The game is free and shows occasional ads, along with optional in-app purchases. The app is relatively light, so it runs well on mid-range phones. If you enjoy fast, reflex-based games and like improving by small steps, Temple Run 2 remains a satisfying, familiar pick.
