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

Funnel Runners' early success, driven by a clear objective and physics-based co-op chaos, will test whether a single-biome foundation can sustain player interest over the planned year-long early access period.

Key Facts

  • Funnel Runners was released in early access on Steam on July 17, 2026 by developer Supernova Studios.
  • The game supports up to 8 players in online co-op and solo play.
  • As of July 17, 2026, the game had a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with 84% of 207 reviews positive (per Automaton) and nearly 300 reviews (per 4Gamer).
  • The early access price is 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch discount to 1,350 yen until July 24, 2026.
  • Supernova Studios plans a one-year early access period with new biomes, weather types, modes, and gadgets, with no paid DLC during early access.

Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark.

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.

Funnel Runners pits players against an F5 tornado that randomly destroys buildings and infrastructure as they work together to repair a van. The game's weather system includes lightning strikes that cause fires, fallen power lines, acid rain, and hail. Getting wet reduces movement speed and increases electrical damage, while crouching helps avoid being blown away. Players can use an umbrella to block rain, acid rain, and hail. Health items like bandages and energy drinks are available. Communication is handled through proximity voice chat, with louder voices carrying farther; a transceiver reaches distant teammates, and the van's broadcast radio projects voices across the entire map. The game adjusts the number of van troubles and map events based on the number of participants, making solo play viable. At launch, the game contains one biome set in an American suburb with three randomly selected maps, 15 weather types, six types of health/stamina items, six van repair parts, and six gadgets. Future updates planned include biomes such as 'The Great Plains,' 'The High Sierras,' and 'The Desert,' along with new modes and quests. The early access price of 1,500 yen is expected to increase at the full release. Two reports from the launch day show the review count growing: an earlier article counted 207 reviews with 84% positive, while a later one noted nearly 300 reviews. The game currently lacks Japanese language support, but active updates are promised.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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