Editor Reviews

You're a walking sandwich with legs, running full speed toward the mouths of picky eaters. Sandwich Runner is an endless runner-style game where you build food towers on the go while dodging nasty ingredients and trying to impress hungry giants at the finish line. Sounds weird? It is. That's the hook. It's odd, short-session fun that doesn't take itself seriously; somehow, that's why it works.

Each level drops you into a moving lane filled with various ingredients: some good, some gross. Slide left or right to pick up fresh meat, crisp lettuce, cheese, or desserts like macarons and donuts. But you’ll also need to avoid nasty items like soap, bleach, or dirty socks—if those end up in your sandwich, your eater’s reaction will say it all.

It's not about realism. The animations are exaggerated on purpose. The legs of the sandwich are cartoonish. The characters that eat the sandwiches? They resemble plastic action figures with exaggerated expressions. It is satisfying to watch one of them eat a perfect triple-decker and burst with happiness. Watching them gag on a soap-filled sub is hilarious. That's the loop.

Controls are basic. You only swipe to move left and right. No jumping, no tricks. The challenge lies in avoiding the bad ingredients and deciding how much you want to stack. If the stack is too high, it becomes easier to hit bad items. If the stack is too small, the eater won't be impressed. There's a bit of strategy, but not much—it’s mostly a casual tap-in-and-play game.

Progression is shallow, though. After several levels, it starts to repeat. The ingredients change color, and the backgrounds shift slightly, but the structure remains unchanged. It's the kind of game you can binge for ten minutes, laugh, and then put away. It doesn't try to offer more than that.

The sounds and music? Minimal. Light music is in the background, and gross-out eating noises are at the end of each level. No voice acting or special effects. The visuals carry most of the appeal here. It's designed for short bursts and doesn't claim to be anything more than that.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open the game and tap “Play” to start a level. Your character is on a running path filled with sandwich ingredients.

Step 2: Swipe left or right to move your arms and collect good ingredients, such as meat, cheese, lettuce, and sauces. Avoid bad items like trash, soap, or anything that doesn't belong in a sandwich.

Step 3: The longer you run, the more ingredients you gather. Stack them to build the tallest and tastiest sandwich possible.

Step 4: You'll encounter obstacles such as spinning blades or walls. Move to dodge them. Hitting these can knock off some of your collected ingredients.

Step 5: Some paths split in two. One has fresh items; the other might have junk. Always steer toward the better route by watching what's ahead.

Step 6: Near the finish line, you'll hit a launch ramp. The bigger your sandwich, the farther it will fly. The game displays a score based on how far the sandwich lands and its quality.

Step 7: Use coins earned to unlock new ingredients or skins. You don't need to buy anything to continue playing, but upgrades can enhance the game's enjoyment.

Step 8: The pace increases with each level. The more focused you stay, the better your score gets.

Step 9: Practice swiping quickly and recognizing which ingredients are worth it. Timing matters when dodging or collecting.

Step 10: Aim to build bigger and better sandwiches each round. Your best runs come from avoiding bad ingredients and hitting every good one.