The most popular games for speedrun

The practice of speedrun, which is to finish a video game as quickly as possible, has become quite popular in the world of games and its community of players is one of the most dedicated there is, also attracting a fervent audience in live streams.

Encompassing basically every game that has an ending, some titles stand out among speedrunners as the most popular, conquering a true legion of players willing to break existing records to finish them as quickly as possible.

The list of the 10 most popular speedrun games of all time, according to the website Speedrun.com, includes some classics from the gaming industry and some more recent successes.

Check out the Top 10:

10. Super Mario Sunshine

Runs: 12.019

Any% Record: 1h 13m 17s

Originally released for the Nintendo Gamecube, Super Mario Sunshine is also available on the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Switch. The title is one of the public’s darlings in the entire Big N mascot franchise and offers several speedrun categories for those who want to venture into this universe.

9. Super Metroid

Runs: 12.242

Any% Record: 40m 45

100% Record: 1h 12m 41s

Popular title released for SNES, and also available on Virtual Console for Nintendo Wii and WiiU, Nintendo Switch and 3DS, Super Metroid is also very popular among speedrunners. As one of the top platform games ever released, the title also offers multiple speedrun categories.

8. Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy

Runs: 14.491

Glitchless Record: 59s 885ms

Considered a very frustrating game for players, Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy is quite popular among speedrunners, thanks to its rewarding content when completing it, especially as fast as possible.

7. Portal

Runs: 17.390

Out of Bounds Record: 5m 50s

Portal’s simplicity makes it one of the most popular games for speedrunners. Exploring its portal system and a few glitches and tricks, the player can reach the end quickly, securing some highscores to his name.

6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Runs: 17.525

48 Tracks Record 150cc: 1h 29m 15s

Perhaps one of the strangest titles to speedrun in, but make no mistake: the entire Mario Kart franchise is quite popular with speedrunners, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is no exception. By exploiting some known glitches and itemless modes, players can finish the game’s 48 main tracks in record time.

5. Super Mario Odyssey

Runs: 22.368

Any% 1 Player Record: 56m 40s

100% Record: 8h 33m 57s

Released for the Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Odyssey is another very popular game among speedrunners. With many collectibles to collect, the title also offers several modes to complete quickly and guarantee a speedrun world record.

4. Minecraft: Java Edition

Runs: 33.244

Any% Set Seed Record: 1m 38s

Any% Glitchless Record: 7m 45s

The best-selling game in history, of course it would also be one of the most popular for speedrun. Despite being an “endless” game, speedrunners accept some challenges to complete as quickly as possible, such as getting all the achievements in the game.

3. Celeste

Runs: 39.434

Any% Record: 25m 24s 798ms

Celeste is a popular indie platform game with a high difficulty. This is also one of the most popular titles for anyone looking to start speedrunning, thanks to its great checkpoint system.

2. Super Mario 64

Runs: 45.163

120 Stars Record: 1h 37m 35s

0 Star Record: 6m 20s

Another game in the Super Mario franchise that appears among the most popular among speedrunners. Super Mario 64 changed the gaming industry upon its release for the Nintendo 64 in 1996 and is considered one of the top speedrun games. There are many tasks to complete in the game, with several glitches to explore.

1. Subway Surfers

Runs: 91.566

Any% Record: 16m

Perhaps you might be surprised by the most popular title among speedrunners, but yes, Subway Surfers is a true phenomenon among people who challenge themselves to complete it quickly. Available for mobile devices, Subway Surfers has also become quite popular on TikTok, attracting a whole new wave of players looking to finish the game as quickly as possible.