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Funnel Runners

Funnel Runners is in early access on Steam as of July 17, 2026, with a 'Very Positive' user rating and 5,476 concurrent players shortly after launch. The developer plans a one-year early access period, adding new content without paid DLC.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 17

Supernova Studios announced Funnel Runners in June 2026, a co-op survival game where up to eight players escape a city under an F5 tornado by repairing a van. The title accumulated over 170,000 Steam wishlists ahead of its July 16 launch date, later adjusted to July 17. By June 30, wishlists surpassed 200,000, and the price was set at $14.99.

The game launched into Steam Early Access on July 17. It supports solo play and online co-op for up to eight players. Each session features randomly generated environments, weather, and item locations. The tornado and storms intensify over time, and players use proximity voice chat and a transceiver to communicate. Dynamic weather includes lightning, acid rain, hail, and fires. The early access price is 1,500 yen with a 10% launch discount until July 24. Japanese language is not currently supported.

Shortly after launch, the game reached 5,476 concurrent players on Steam and earned a 'Very Positive' rating, with 84% of 207 reviews positive. Supernova Studios plans a one-year early access period, during which it will add new biomes, weather types, modes, and gadgets. No paid DLC will be released during early access.

Key facts

Developer
Supernova Studios LLC
Early access launch date
July 17, 2026
Platform
PC via Steam
Maximum players
8 (co-op)
Price at launch
1,500 yen (10% discount until July 24)
Concurrent players at launch
5,476
Steam user rating
'Very Positive' (84% of 207 reviews positive)
Pre-release wishlists
Over 200,000
Language support
English only; Japanese not supported
Early access duration
One year, with planned additions of biomes, weather types, modes, and gadgets; no paid DLC during early access

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · 2026-07-17 · Steam · 2026-07-17
Release
game · July 17, 2026 · 2026-07-13
Release
game · July 17, 2026 · global · 2026-06-30
Release
game · July 16, 2026 · worldwide · 2026-06-11
Release
game · July 17, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-11
Noted
surpassed 5,000 concurrent players and earned a 'Very Positive' rating · 2026-07-17
Noted
Early Access period is planned for about one year · 2026-07-17
Noted
Japanese is not currently supported. · 2026-07-13
Noted
has surpassed 200,000 wishlists on Steam · 2026-06-30

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Jul 17

Co-op Tornado Survival Game 'Funnel Runners' Launches to 'Very Positive' Steam Reviews

Developer Supernova Studios released the early access version of 'Funnel Runners' on Steam on July 17, 2026. The game is a first-person survival escape title that supports solo play and online co-op for up to eight players. Set in a city threatened by an F5-class tornado, players must explore randomly generated areas to collect vehicle parts, fuel, and tools, then repair a broken-down van and escape before the entire map is destroyed. The tornado and storms grow in strength over time, and items cannot be obtained from collapsed areas. The game also includes dynamic weather effects such as lightning, acid rain, hail, and fires. Player communication uses proximity voice chat and a transceiver. The number of concurrent players reached 5,476 shortly after launch, and Steam user reviews have earned a 'Very Positive' rating, with 84% of 207 reviews positive at the time of one report. The early access price is 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch discount until July 24. The game currently does not support Japanese language. Supernova Studios plans a one-year early access period, adding new biomes, weather types, modes, and gadgets, with no paid DLC during early access.

Jul 13

Co-Op Survival Game Funnel Runners Hits Steam Early Access on July 17

Supernova Studios LLC will launch Funnel Runners into Steam Early Access on July 17. The game supports up to eight players cooperating to explore a town threatened by a giant tornado, repair a van, and escape. Storms and debris are depicted realistically in first-person perspective. Each playthrough randomly generates the environment, weather, items, and vehicle troubles. Japanese is not currently supported.

Jun 30

Co-Op Survival Game 'Funnel Runners' Hits 200,000 Steam Wishlists, Launches July 17

Supernova Studios LLC announced that 'Funnel Runners', a co-op survival game set in a city under an F5 tornado, has surpassed 200,000 wishlists on Steam. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to 8 players, with random environments and hazards. It is priced at $14.99 and releases July 17, with English as the only supported language.

Jun 11

Funnel Runners Launches July 16 on Steam With 8-Player Co-Op Tornado Escape

Supernova Studios announced 'Funnel Runners' will launch on PC via Steam on July 16 (July 17 in Japan). The game supports up to eight players in co-op, tasking them with repairing a van and escaping a city as an F5 tornado destroys the map. Randomly generated item locations and weather ensure varied runs each playthrough. The title has over 170,000 Steam wishlist registrations ahead of release.