Subway Surfers is an extremely popular endless runner game developed by Kiloo and SYBO Games from Denmark. It was released in 2012 and is still super hot today, especially on mobile phones.
You control a character (originally Jake) running away from an inspector and his dog after being caught red-handed graffitiing on the subway.
When you control the running character, you will constantly have to avoid the following:
Running trains: If you hit them, the game is over.
Stationary trains: You need to jump over , slide over or sideways.
Barriers, signs, obstacles: Depending on the height, you have to slide (swipe down) or jump (swipe up).
Barriers or dead ends: You have to react extremely quickly to change lanes.
Tip: When you have a hoverboard, you will be "insured" for 1 collision without losing.
Used to buy characters, hoverboards, upgrade items, etc.
Coins are scattered on the road, sometimes floating; you need to jump to get them.
Jetpack: Fly into the air, avoid all obstacles and collect coins freely.
Coin Magnet: Attract all coins around without touching.
2x Multiplier: Double the score you are earning.
Sneakers: Super bounce shoes—help jump higher, but also a bit harder to control.
Score Booster: Increase the initial score (used before running).
Headstart: Fly a distance at the beginning of the game; ignore obstacles at the beginning.
Daily Challenge: Collect letters that form a word (e.g., “JUMP”) in 1 day.
Weekly Hunt: Find special items on the road to get rewards.
Level Quests: Complete challenges like “run 500m without collecting coins,” “jump 30 times,” etc.
Subway Surfers is not only a simple endless runner but also extremely engaging. Each run is a new experience with a combination of reflexes, power-up strategy, and a little luck. Whether you play for light entertainment or want to hunt for high scores and unlock all the unique characters and skins, the game always has something to keep you hooked—no matter if you are a “newbie” or a “pro.”
Another interesting game you should try is Space Road.
