Subway Surfers is an engaging endless runner game where players take on the role of Jake, a young graffiti artist, to flee from the grumpy Inspector and his dog.
In Subway Surfers, the character automatically runs forward. Players must swipe left or right to move the character between three lanes, swipe up to make the character jump over obstacles, and swipe down to allow the character to roll under barriers. In addition, players can use Space or double-tap the screen to activate a hoverboard, which provides a temporary shield against crashes. The game is designed in a vibrant, ever-changing urban environment where players must dodge oncoming trains, barriers, and other obstacles. At the same time, players must collect coins and power-ups to increase their score and unlock new content.
Throughout Subway Surfers, players can encounter obstacles, including barriers, trains, tunnels, and other hazards. These obstacles test players' quick reflexes and precise timing to avoid. They are placed along three lanes, so players must constantly switch lanes, jump, or roll to keep running. As players run further, their speed gradually increases, making it more difficult to avoid crashing and increasing the intensity of the gameplay.
Players should collect power-ups such as coin magnets, super sneakers, jetpacks, and score multipliers to help with survival and boost performance. Each can provide temporary advantages. The jetpack allows the player to fly above obstacles and collect coins in the air, and the coin magnet draws in nearby coins without requiring precise movement. Coins gathered during the game can be spent in the store to unlock new characters, buy different hoverboards, or upgrade power-ups. Besides Subway Surfers, players can join more endless games like Slope Game to navigate a ball down an infinite series of slopes and avoid unexpected obstacles.
