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Running in the Y2K
Also known as Running in the Y2K, riy, running in y2k
Run, Jump and Hunt through procedurally generated levels to feed your family in the post-apocalyptic world of the year 2000 after the Y2K bug occurred. Compete against everyone in the leaderboards to show who is the best hunter in the new world.
Last update
24 May 2026
Players now
0
Latest update
Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
12 updates
May 2023
- Steam Deck minor fixesThis update focuses on improving the experience when playing on a Steam Deck. Fixes: Fixed Cave screen resolution Fixed mouse behaviour on the Cave Improved mouse behaviour in the menu Added joystick support for all men…
- One year since the release!It's been a year since I released Running in the Y2K. In numbers, this game is probably the worst I have ever published, BUT, It helped me a lot. It helped me improve my skills making games, planning, missing deadlines.…
March 2023
- Updated the games revival list with my new two upcoming games, you can wishlist them here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340790/WinniethePoohs_book_writing_speedrunner/?curator_clanid=40493198 https://store.steamp…Store
January 2023
- Fixed small bug when browsing friends highscores. Plus added latest game Idling Gears to the Revive Games pool. Don't forget to wishlist it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285820/Idling_Gears/?curator_clanid=404931…Store
October 2022
- Steam Deck compatible!As the title says, Running in the Y2K game is now fully playable on the Steam Deck! I have been testing the game on my Steam Deck and have done some small adjustments so that the game plays perfectly on the device.
September 2022
- Ultrawide SupportAdded support for ultrawide resolutions. Has been tested in a 21:9 monitor, 32:9 should work but has not been tested yet. If you find any issues make sure to report them so I can fix them ASAP!
July 2022
- 2 UP!Added an extra life to the game (you can now revive twice per run). Also fixed a minor display bug in the food indicator of the cave.
June 2022
- Available new DLC to the game with the Gladiator theme, you can buy it now with a 15% discount. This DLC adds the following skin sets: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2019850/Running_in_the_Y2K__Gladiator_DLC/?curato…Store
May 2022
- Available new DLC to the game with a Primal/Survival theme, you can buy it now with a 15% discount. This DLC adds the following skin sets: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014580/Running_in_the_Y2K__Primal_DLC/?curat…Store
- Minor FixesMinor stability fixes have been implemented.
April 2022
- Public Playtest Available Now!The playtest for Running in the Y2K is now available, download it for free and try it out. To join you just need to click on the green button "Request Access" and the game will be added to your library. *All participant…
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Achievements
Community progression
Top picks from 12 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- PrematureHidden98.8%
- BrochetteKill 3 animals with one spear78.4%
- 3 Plate DinnerJump on 3 animals consecutively without touching the ground75.4%
- EnduranceHidden75.2%
- RunnerRun a total distance of 10 Km73.8%
- SurvivalistKill 1000 animals71.9%