Subway Surfers is an endless runner game. While many may consider that to be an overrepresented genre in the mobile game space, Subway Surfers manages to set itself apart from the competition through its crisp and inviting art style and the smooth flow of its gameplay.

Users take on the role of one of a handful of characters and try to guide them through a dense network of tunnels and pathways. Dodging trains and hopping over barricades becomes increasingly harder the deeper you get into a level, but the rewards increase as well, and the quick rounds accompanied by the urge to beat your next score can turn the whole gameplay loop into an addictive affair. The monotony of the gameplay is alleviated by the wealth of environments available, and the developer regularly adds new settings and elements to the game to make sure things stay fresh. The controls are responsive and intuitive, relying on simple finger swipes to navigate your character through the three lane environments.

Daily and global achievements facilitate the core experience, and rewards earned through these can be spent on power ups, upgrades, and cosmetic accoutrements. There's also an asynchronous multiplayer mode that asks you to compete with friends and strangers to see who can get the highest scores.