Running in the Y2K

Running in the Y2K is an endless runner set after the Y2K bug triggers a nuclear catastrophe. Unstable reactors cause mutations around the world, technology becomes unusable, and humanity returns to a nearly prehistoric way of life. You hunt mutated animals to bring food back to your family, competing with other survivors through Steam leaderboards to see who can run the farthest.

Run and hunt

Each run takes place in a procedural level. You jump and throw spears at mutated animals; they drop food that gives you points and lets you upgrade different aspects of your character. As you travel farther, you run faster, making the challenge steadily harder. Your goal is to go as far as you can.

Food and survival

Food has become the new currency because people still need to eat. You can also spend it on upgrades to your primitive, two-floor, 38 m² cave, which give you an advantage during runs. Technology is largely unusable, but you can throw it at animals or noisy neighbours; the most efficient item to throw is the newly released Mokia 3210. Mutated animals include the Turtlbbit, which is described as tastier than it sounds.