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Folders on the Run

Escape the factory reset! Control two adorable folders in a failing OS. Play solo or coordinate your movements with a friend. Master shifting mechanics to survive. Perfect for testing your skills and…

30 September 2026

Folders on the Run is an indie, released 30 September 2026 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Folders on the Run is

Folders on the Run was released in 2026. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Escape the factory reset! Control two adorable folders in a failing OS. Play solo or coordinate your movements with a friend. Master shifting mechanics to survive. Perfect for testing your skills and friendships!
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for 1.2GHz processor (Intel Core i5 and up), 2 GB RAM and DirectX 10, 11, or 12 compatible card. At 2GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

Folders on the Run launched on 30 September 2026, within three weeks of Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall and Valheim.

Released around the same time: Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Valheim.

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Folders on the Run — frequently asked questions

When did Folders on the Run come out?
Folders on the Run was released on 30 September 2026 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Folders on the Run?
At minimum, Folders on the Run needs 1.2GHz processor (Intel Core i5 and up), 2 GB RAM, DirectX 10, 11, or 12 compatible card graphics, 300 MB available space of storage.
How many GB is Folders on the Run?
The PC version needs about 0.3 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("300 MB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

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