Temple Run made one moment famous: the corner. You see the turn coming, you swipe at the last possible instant, and you either whip around it or sail off the edge. That split-second call is the whole game, and it holds up fifteen years later. So we built a version of exactly that. Corner Rush is our own mini runner inspired by the Temple Run loop, and it plays right here in your browser. No download, no account, no ads.
Play Corner Rush now
Tap to start. Swipe left or right at every corner, and do not be late.
How to play
You sprint along a neon path that bends at right angles. On a phone, swipe left or right to take a corner, swipe up to jump, and swipe down to slide. On a keyboard, use the arrow keys or WASD: left and right turn, up or space jumps, down slides.
Three things end a run. Miss a corner and you fly off the edge. Gaps in the path have to be jumped, and glowing beams have to be slid under. Amber orbs along the path add bonus points, and turning at the last moment scores a perfect-corner bonus, so the risky line is always worth more. Speed climbs the longer you last.
Everyone gets the same daily path, with a fresh one tomorrow, and there is an endless mode with a random path every run. Your best score and daily streak are saved on your device only. Nothing leaves your browser.
How it compares to Temple Run
Corner Rush keeps what we think is the sharpest part of Temple Run: corners that arrive faster than you would like, the jump-or-slide read on every obstacle, and the pull of a score sitting just short of your best. Rounds last under two minutes, restarts are instant, and the difficulty ramp follows the same shape, forgiving at first and merciless once the speed builds.
It drops everything else on purpose. There is no cursed idol, no demon monkeys chasing you, no characters to unlock, no coin store, and no power-ups like the magnet or the boost. Temple Run’s over-the-shoulder 3D camera is a big part of its panic, and our flat top-down view trades that drama for instant loading and smooth play on any phone with a browser. The daily path is our own addition: because it is seeded from the date, you and a friend can run the identical layout and compare scores.
Use Corner Rush the way we do: a two-minute run between tasks, on a laptop where you cannot install games, or as a quick check on whether the runner itch is back before you reinstall the real thing. If you prefer three lanes and trains to sharp corners, we also built Rail Sprint, our browser runner inspired by Subway Surfers.
Get the full game
If the loop grabs you, the original is free. Temple Run by Imangi Studios is one of the defining mobile games, with the full 3D chase, unlockable runners, power-ups, objectives, and the demon monkeys that started it all. It runs comfortably on modest Android phones and on iOS.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Temple Run in a browser?
Not officially. Imangi Studios ships Temple Run as a mobile app, and the browser versions on random game portals are unofficial ports of uneven quality. Corner Rush is our own lightweight runner built around the same turn-jump-slide loop, so you get the feel of the chase with zero installs and zero setup.
Is this the real Temple Run?
No. Corner Rush is an original game we made, inspired by the mechanics of the turning endless runner. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Imangi Studios or Temple Run in any way. For the real 3D chase with characters and power-ups, use the official download links above.
Does Corner Rush work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the game makes no network requests at all. Your best score, daily streak, and sound preference live in your browser’s localStorage, so they survive a reload and are never sent anywhere.
What is the daily path?
Each calendar day, the layout of corners, gaps, and beams is generated from the date, so every player runs the identical path that day. Beat it, compare scores with a friend, and come back tomorrow for a new one. Playing on consecutive days builds your streak.
Is Corner Rush free?
Completely. No ads, no in-app purchases, no accounts, and no data collection. The daily path and streak exist because they make the game worth returning to, not because anything is for sale.
