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Running Scared
ShooterArcadePlatformerAction

Running Scared

by Rayamedia · Released October 16, 2026
★★★★★5.08 reviews
⚡ Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2
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ComfortComfortable for some
ModesSingle User
Play areaStanding, Room-scale, Sitting
Size918 MB
In-app purchasesNone
Languages5 languages

About this game

Run. Jump. Duck. Dodge. Survive!

Running Scared is a fast-paced VR obstacle course racer where relentless monsters never stop chasing you. Your movement controls your speed pump your arms to sprint, lean, jump, duck, grab coins and shoot enemies blocking your path.

No two runs are the same. Procedurally generated tracks keep every escape fresh, while fixed challenge tracks let you compete on detailed local leaderboards.

Battle through two themed worlds—Ancient Egypt and the Jungle Realm—unlocking new monsters, modes and challenges as you progress.

Features

  • Natural arm-swing locomotion
  • Run, jump, duck, dodge, lean, grab and shoot
  • Classic, Sprint & Infinite game modes
  • Procedural and fixed challenge tracks
  • Scared Fitness optional squat/arms workout mode
  • Play in VR or Mixed Reality

Planned Free Updates

  • Online leaderboards & achievements
  • New monsters & worlds
  • Multiplayer online races

Thank you for your support.

Details

Developer
Rayamedia
Publisher
Rayamedia
Release date
October 16, 2026
Genre
Shooter, Arcade, Platformer, Action
Category
GAMES
Modes
Single User
Play area
Standing, Room-scale, Sitting
Comfort
Comfortable for some
Age rating
Everyone 10+
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Controllers
Hand tracking
–
Languages
English, French (France), German, Italian, Spanish (Spain)
Internet
Not required
Ratings
★ 5.0 (8 reviews)
Download size
918 MB
Version
1.01
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Giftable
✓ Yes
Content
Fantasy Violence
Website
Official site →

Price history

Unchanged at $13.99 since we started tracking it on Oct 29, 2026.

Unchanged at €12.99 since we started tracking it on Oct 29, 2026.

Unchanged at £10.99 since we started tracking it on Oct 29, 2026.

Unchanged at ¥2,200 since we started tracking it on Oct 30, 2026.

Unchanged at CA$18.99 since we started tracking it on Oct 29, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Running Scared costs $13.99€12.99£10.99¥2,200CA$18.99 on the Meta Horizon Store.

Not at the moment. Store sales come around regularly, and every new discount appears on our deals page the moment it goes live.

Running Scared officially supports: Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2. Headset support is set by the developer, as listed on the official store.

Running Scared is a single-player experience (single user).

Running Scared is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

Running Scared is rated Everyone 10+ on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

Running Scared holds a 5.0 / 5 average from 8 player ratings on the official Meta store, still a small sample, so read it as an early signal.

Running Scared was released on October 16, 2026, published by Rayamedia.