Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Become Aiden, a three-armed mutant who hunts the most dangerous bounties in the galaxy. Catch, slice, dice and destroy enemies in this exciting 2D platformer with a space-western setting.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at GOG
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.20 (October 2026)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOG | $1.49 | $9.99 | Buy |
| DreamGame | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $11.01 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $13.49 | $14.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Uplay | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
They Always Run is a 2D action platformer that mixes science fiction with the Wild West. You play Aiden, a mutant bounty hunter with three arms, who travels between planets chasing dangerous criminals with prices on their heads. His third arm is more than a gimmick: it gives him extra ways to block, grab and strike, and the sword-based combat builds on it as the story progresses.
It is a single-player game that mixes platforming, exploration and close-range fighting at a fairly brisk pace, with some tough encounters along the way. The tone is gritty but not grim, much like a frontier adventure set among the stars. It suits players who enjoy melee-focused action games with a distinct setting.
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| Developer | Alawar |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Alawar |
| Released | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Metacritic | 73 / 100 |
| Languages | 8: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or later | - |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or equvalent | - |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | - |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or equvalent | - |
| DirectX | Version 11 | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off They Always Run on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorController
They Always Run plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of They Always Run. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Low-latency mouse
Fast aim in They Always Run needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Prices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.20 in October 2026.
The best current price we found is $1.49 at GOG, against a usual price of $9.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $1.49 is 24% above its lowest price on record ($1.20). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
