
This game is rated ESRB: Everyone.
Released in 2011 by Raleigh-based Imangi Studios, Temple Run is an endless runner arcade platformer available on iOS and Android. The player controls an explorer who has stolen an idol from an ancient temple and must flee from pursuing demonic monkeys. Gameplay is built around surviving as long as possible along an unending path, requiring the player to dodge obstacles, navigate turns, and avoid hazards without stopping. The core loop is straightforward but demands quick reflexes and sustained attention as the pace increases over time. With no fixed endpoint, each run ends in failure, pushing players to improve their distance and score. Temple Run became one of the defining mobile titles of its era and established the endless runner as a dominant genre on touchscreen platforms.