Run From Mummies

About

"Run From Mummies" is a fast-paced action game where you play as a tourist armed only with a camera, exploring a long-forgotten pyramid filled with deadly traps and mummies seeking revenge. Charge up your camera's flash to trigger traps or stun mummies, but be careful as the mummies close in fast. Outsmart and outrun the mummies in this thrilling, heart-racing adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

Engaging gameplay with diverse content, including fun boss fights, unlockable characters, and various modes that enhance replayability.
Great art style and music that contribute to a unique and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a fun experience both solo and in couch co-op.
Smooth level design and mechanics that cater to different playstyles, allowing for both careful exploration and fast-paced speedrunning.

The game can be on the easier side, although there are unlockable hard modes for those seeking more challenge.
Multiplayer functionality relies on Steam Remote Play Together, which can be unreliable and may hinder the experience for some players.
Initial difficulty in mastering controls and gameplay mechanics may pose a challenge for new players before they become familiar with the game.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, clever level design, and unique camera-based combat, offering a fun and refreshing experience, especially in multiplayer. While the controls may present a challenge initially, players find the diverse content, witty story, and charming art style enhance the overall enjoyment. The combination of strategic elements and humorous gags contributes to a nostalgic yet innovative gameplay experience.
- “Run from mummies has engaging and diverse gameplay, augmented by great art and music.”
- “Great art, clever and witty story, excellent mechanics, extremely fun gameplay.”
- “The game can be difficult before getting used to the controls and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay seems pretty simple, but having the enemies there to throw you off really means you have to work on a strategy to get through each level.”
- “Feels like Zombies Ate My Neighbors but with unique combat and puzzle mechanics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized as imaginative and fun, featuring a mix of silliness and surprising dark moments that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging cut scenes, clever writing, and the unique mechanic of photographing foes, all contributing to a rich narrative that stands out in the dungeon crawler genre. With diverse content and a cooperative gameplay element, the story is well-received, making it enjoyable for both solo and group play.
- “So much content and the story and cut scenes are really well done.”
- “The story of your journey through this 2D dungeon crawler is very imaginative and fun.”
- “Story (and voice acting!) is very good, surprisingly has a few dark moments for such a fun game, but nothing incredibly dark.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it both funny and chaotic, especially in multiplayer settings. The creative graphics, hilarious cut scenes, and engaging mini-games contribute to a lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the blend of laughter and challenge, making it a memorable and entertaining game to play with friends.
- “I’ve been playing solo, but it feels like it would be a hilarious time with friends.”
- “The opening cut scene is hilarious, and the graphics and animations are very creative and well-executed.”
- “Unlike some games where the multiplayer makes the levels easier, the dynamic of a bunch of people running around actually can make it no less hard, and is just plain hilarious.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and atmospheric quality, with some tracks evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of Super Mario Galaxy. Reviewers highlight the outstanding combination of engaging gameplay and diverse content, enhanced by the delightful art and memorable soundtrack. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's enjoyable experience.
- “The music is a huge highlight too—some tracks reminded me of Super Mario Galaxy, adding this cool atmosphere to the game that I wasn’t expecting.”
- “Both the art and the music are outstanding.”
- “The art has a delightful feel to it, and the music is catchy in the best way.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game feature a unique and characterful art style that may take some time to appreciate but ultimately enhances the overall experience. Players praise the creative animations and well-executed visuals, noting that they contribute significantly to the game's nostalgic yet refreshing gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, showcasing the developers' love and attention to detail.
- “The opening cut scene is hilarious, and the graphics and animations are very creative and well-executed.”
- “The art style adds so much to what is already a very unique and yet nostalgic gameplay structure.”
- “The art style has great character and the mechanics are fun and refreshing.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its expansive world, diverse challenges, and collectible items, alongside unique character abilities that enhance playstyles. Additionally, the inclusion of multiplayer modes and minigames further enriches the experience, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play. Overall, players can expect a wealth of content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is also way bigger than I thought it would be, and there's tons of replayability.”
- “This game is incredibly fun! There's collectibles galore, lots of traps to learn to avoid properly, most characters have special abilities that affect your playstyles, tons of challenges for replayability, enemy variety, fun boss fights, and it can all be played in co-op.”
- “Multiplayer and minigames are also present to add more replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its standout music, with tracks reminiscent of Super Mario Galaxy, creating an unexpectedly cool and immersive experience for players.
- “The music is a huge highlight too—some tracks reminded me of Super Mario Galaxy, adding this cool atmosphere to the game that I wasn’t expecting.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a deeply wholesome experience that evokes a strong desire to continue playing and striving for success, highlighting its emotional impact and uplifting nature.
- “It has been a while since I have played something so truly wholesome that it makes me want to keep playing, to keep trying, and to keep running!”