More games now work in Runa. Its interface is available in nine languages, and classic RPG Maker games can display sharper text with High-resolution Text.
Runa is an RPG Maker player for iPhone and iPad. Import and play the RPG Maker games you already own in full-screen landscape with touch controls and a customizable virtual gamepad — no PC required.
Whether your games were created with RPG Maker XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, or MZ, Runa makes it easy to bring your collection to iPhone and iPad.
SUPPORTED ENGINES
• RPG Maker MV and MZ (web runtime included)
• RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace (native runtime included)
HOW IT WORKS
1. Zip your RPG Maker game folder on your Mac or PC.
2. Open Runa and tap Import.
3. Choose the ZIP file from Files or iCloud Drive.
4. Runa automatically detects the engine and adds the game to your library.
5. Tap Play and start your adventure.
FEATURES
• Full-screen landscape gameplay with immersive mode
• Virtual gamepad with remappable buttons
• Move and resize on-screen controls to fit your play style
• Per-game settings saved automatically
• Export and import save files as ZIP archives
• Direct compatibility with RPG Maker XP and VX Ace save files from PC
• Library search and filtering by engine
• Sort games by name or recently played
• Automatically generated cover art from game title screens
• Offline play after import — no internet connection required
DESIGNED FOR RPG MAKER PLAYERS
Runa is built for players who enjoy RPG Maker games on mobile. Import your own game files and continue your adventures anywhere on iPhone or iPad.
IMPORTANT
Runa is a game player and does not include, sell, host, or distribute game content. All games must be legally obtained by the user. Users are responsible for ensuring they own the rights to any games they import.
Paid once, supported ongoing. Reach us anytime at kbsoft.support@gmail.comn - we read every message
OPEN SOURCE
Powered by mkxp-z (GPL v2).
Source code: github.com/mkxp-z/mkxp-z
Im loving that I can finally play Pokémon rom hacks made on xp rpg maker, the games have a little lack to them but other then that they run really smooth. I can’t wait to see what future updates have in stored for this app.
Developer Response
Thank you! I'm really glad you're enjoying Pokémon XP fangames on Runa.Performance is something I'm continuously improving, and every update includes optimizations and compatibility fixes. There are also more features and engine improvements planned, so I hope you'll enjoy what's coming next. Thanks again for your support!
Pokemon Insurgence Works
Jacob——
Been looking everywhere for a RPG Maker game player that could run Pokemon insurgence and everything online said it was impossible on iOS. Runa thankfully not only can run it but runs it pretty well with minimal issues been playing the game fine enough. If yall removed the few bugs and issues that happen when I play insurgence this is an easy 5 star for anyone looking to play RPG Maker games on their phone. (Issues I had with Pokemon Insurgence) for some reason the move Thunder wave does not work and bugs out the game a little, and I cannot interact with the map or Pokemon detector. But besides that this is the only issue I’ve had so far.
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the detailed feedback! I’m really glad Runa has been running Pokémon Insurgence well for you. The Thunder Wave and map/Detector issues you mentioned are both fixed in the next update. I’ll submit it to the App Store shortly.Hope you can enjoy Insurgence with fewer issues soon!
Great emulator
Kneejee
Been using this to play alot of Pokemon fan games (reborn/rejuvenation/nova) and it works quite well. Thankfully the save exporting/importing is quite easy to work with so I can now essentially play those games wherever whenever :)
Developer Response
Thank you! Glad to hear Runa is working well for your Pokémon fan games. And being able to move your saves around easily is exactly what we hoped for — enjoy playing wherever you are! :)
Very Promising
F.E.A.R.fan17
So far it’s been a stand out among the other RPGmaker emulators. Plenty of customization options and helpful features. The devs been very helpful with my game bug issues. It’s now my go-to for running VX Ace games.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the amazing review and for the 5 stars! It really means a lot.I'm glad to hear Runa has become your go-to for playing VX Ace games. I'm also happy we were able to work through the bugs you encountered. Feedback like yours helps make Runa better for everyone.Thanks again for your support, and I hope you continue to enjoy your favorite RPG Maker games with Runa!
• Runa now supports nine languages. Game text remains as provided by each game.
• New per-game option for sharper text in RPG Maker XP, VX and VX Ace games.
• Smoother text and graphics in Fit and Fill modes for classic RPG Maker games.
• Choose four-way, eight-way or separate-button movement controls.
• Pick from three on-screen control styles: Round, Retro or Minimal.
• Import games from .rar archives.
• A fan game that expected a desktop now reaches its title screen.
• If a game’s files are deleted outside Runa, you’ll be told and can remove it from the app.
Version 1.4.1
The developer, Pham Tran Thai Bao, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
Pham Tran Thai Bao
Size
82.5 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.