Report updated Apr 3, 2026
Om Nom: Run
v1.21.0Casual gamers and fans of the Cut the Rope franchise who enjoy fast-paced, accessible endless runner games.
What Is Om Nom: Run?
Launched Feb 20, 2020
Updated Jan 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Navigate through dynamic environments like city streets, rooftops, and factories while avoiding obstacles.
Features iconic characters like Om Nom and Om Nelle with unlockable outfits and unique designs.
Utilize specialized items like rockets, jumping boots, and magnets to clear paths and boost scores.
Participate in regular competitions to climb global rankings and dominate the leaderboard.
Complete specific objectives such as collecting letters, performing stunts, or covering distances for rewards.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment.”
Medium confidence · 4K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong global brand recognition (Cut the Rope IP)
- High production quality and visual polish
- Proven, accessible gameplay mechanics
- Effective mission-based progression
Cons
- Highly derivative core mechanics
- Heavy reliance on IP nostalgia over gameplay innovation
- Limited depth for hardcore players
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expansion of narrative-driven seasonal events
- Cross-promotion with other ZeptoLab titles
- Integration of social/clan features
Market Threats
- Market saturation of 3-lane runners
- Aggressive live-ops from genre leaders
- Emergence of hybrid-genre runners
Who competes with Om Nom: Run?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
Contenders
A superhero-themed variant of the 3-lane runner that targets the same younger demographic with character-specific abilities.
Character Rescue and Customization
An IP-driven runner that focuses heavily on mission completion and character outfits, directly overlapping with Om Nom's core loop.
Official IP Integration
From the creators of Subway Surfers, it adds combat elements to the 3-lane runner format for a slightly more complex experience.
Endless Runner with Combat
Jumanji: Epic Run
★4.1 (3K)Coco Play
Combines 4D runner mechanics with movie IP, offering a similar level of visual polish and mission variety.
Combines 4D runner mechanics with movie IP, offering a similar level of visual polish and mission variety.
Peers
A legendary side-scrolling runner that competes for the same 'quick session' casual gaming time.
Bullet-Powered Jetpacks
CookieRun: OvenBreak
Devsisters
A massive side-scrolling runner with a heavy emphasis on character collection and stylish outfits.
A massive side-scrolling runner with a heavy emphasis on character collection and stylish outfits.
Super Mario Run
★3.9 (1667K)Nintendo Co., Ltd.
A premium-quality platformer runner that captures the same audience of fans of iconic gaming characters.
A premium-quality platformer runner that captures the same audience of fans of iconic gaming characters.
Banana Kong
★4.7 (34K)FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG
A popular casual runner focusing on environmental traversal and simple one-touch controls.
A popular casual runner focusing on environmental traversal and simple one-touch controls.
New Kids on the Block
MetroLand - Endless Runner
★4.8 (223)Kiloo
A modern 3-lane runner from the original co-creators of Subway Surfers, featuring updated graphics and urban-exploration themes.
A modern 3-lane runner from the original co-creators of Subway Surfers, featuring updated graphics and urban-exploration themes.
What are the key takeaways?
Om Nom: Run is a exciting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.4/5 rating from 4K reviews, it excites its users from users.
Best for: Casual gamers and fans of the Cut the Rope franchise who enjoy fast-paced, accessible endless runner games.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a free-to-play model typical of casual mobile games, likely utilizing rewarded ads and in-app purchases for character skins or power-ups.