It’s been almost 10 years since beloved indie platformer SpeedRunners was released, and now publisher TinyBuild has revealed a sequel set to revive the classic formula. SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is coming to PC via Steam this year, with a console release following in 2026.

Sometimes called the “Mario Kart of 2D platformers,” SpeedRunners saw players racing through lovingly crafted 2D platformer levels, running, jumping, climbing, and sliding their way to victory and collecting power-ups to gain the upper hand. SpeedRunners 2 will return to the same formula, though this time will support up to 8 players per lobby.

Players can choose from a cast of superheroes, with some new characters and others making their return from the original 2016 title. As they race through retro-futuristic levels, players can collect upgrades and items to get ahead of the pack or knock their competitors off screen, as the competitors scramble to survive in an ever-shrinking ring of fire.

With SpeedRunners now almost a decade old, the sequel aims to elevate aspects of the original game from both a visual and gameplay perspective, while still staying true to the feel of the 2010s platformer that fans loved.

SpeedRunners 2 is developed by Fair Play Labs, which previously worked on the Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl series, in collaboration with publisher TinyBuild. The game was announced during the Triple-I Initiative indie gaming showcase. TinyBuild hasn’t said when in 2025 SpeedRunners 2 will be released, but players can wishlist the game on Steam for more info.