Funnel Runners

Funnel Runners is a first-person cooperative survival game developed and published by Supernova Studios LLC.



Players become field operatives working for APEX Storm Monitoring Services and enter a city threatened by an approaching F5 tornado.

The Funnel Runners main objective is to search buildings, collect storm data, find vehicle components, repair the team’s van, and escape before the city is destroyed.

Missions support solo play or online cooperation with up to eight players.

Randomized tornadoes, changing weather, destructible buildings, and differently positioned supplies make every run unpredictable.

As the storm becomes stronger, previously accessible locations may collapse, forcing players to change their plans quickly.



Features

• Eight-Player Co-op: Complete dangerous missions alone or with up to seven friends.
• Dynamic Tornado System: Storms appear randomly and become increasingly destructive.
• Environmental Destruction: Buildings, streets, vehicles, and useful locations can be damaged.
• Vehicle Repair: Locate fuel, tools, and replacement parts needed to restore the escape van.
• Randomized Missions: Weather, item locations, vehicle problems, and environmental conditions change between runs.
• First-Person Exploration: Search houses, stores, garages, and damaged urban areas from an immersive perspective.
• Team-Based Strategy: Divide responsibilities, share equipment, and communicate while the storm approaches.
• Physics-Based Hazards: Strong wind, collapsing structures, and flying debris can interrupt objectives or eliminate careless players.

User Interface

The interface is functional and designed to keep important survival information visible without covering too much of the screen.



Players can monitor objectives, collected resources, teammate status, and vehicle repair progress.

Menus are relatively straightforward, although new players may need several runs to understand which parts and tools are most important.

The realistic visual presentation improves immersion, but heavy weather effects and flying debris can occasionally make objects or navigation markers difficult to see.

Installation and Setup

1. Purchase Funnel Runners through Steam.
2. Download and install the Steam desktop client from FileHorse.
3. Sign in or create an account.
4. Open your Library and select Funnel Runners.
5. Click Install and choose the installation location.
6. After downloading, launch the game and adjust graphics, audio, controls, and voice communication.
7. Create a private lobby, join another session, or begin a solo mission.

A broadband connection is required, and installing the game on an SSD is recommended for smoother loading.

How to Play

• Start a solo session or invite up to seven players.
• Review the mission objectives before leaving the deployment area.
• Explore nearby buildings for fuel, tools, vehicle parts, and storm information.
• Assign different areas or tasks to each team member.
• Return useful components to the damaged van.
• Repair individual vehicle problems using the correct equipment.
• Watch the sky, listen for warning signals, and track the approaching tornado.
• Avoid exposed streets, collapsing buildings, and powerful wind currents.
• Complete the repairs and escape before the storm destroys the remaining route.

FAQs

Can Funnel Runners be played solo?
Yes. Solo play is supported, although cooperation can make searching and repairs easier.

How many players are supported?
A mission can include up to eight players.

Are missions always the same?
No. Weather, items, environmental conditions, and vehicle problems are randomized.

Does it require an internet connection?
Yes. A broadband internet connection is listed among the requirements.

Is controller support available?
Yes. The Windows PC version includes full controller support.



Alternatives

Storm Chasers – A tornado-chasing simulation focused on observing and documenting severe storms.

Lethal Company – A cooperative survival experience about collecting valuable objects from dangerous locations.

R.E.P.O. – A physics-driven cooperative horror game with scavenging and unpredictable encounters.

Phasmophobia – A team-based paranormal investigation game built around communication and equipment management.

The Outlast Trials – A cooperative horror title featuring dangerous objectives and stressful escape scenarios.

Pricing

• Funnel Runners Standard Edition: $14.99.
• Introductory discounted price: $13.49.

System Requirements

Minimum:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit.
• Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X.
• Memory: 16 GB RAM.
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB.
• Network: Broadband internet connection.
• Storage: 10 GB available space.
• Target: 1080p using the Favor Performance preset.

Recommended:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit.
• Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X.
• Memory: 32 GB RAM.
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, RTX 4070, or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT.
• Network: Broadband internet connection.
• Storage: 20 GB available space.
• Target: 1440p using the Favor Visuals preset.

PROS

• Supports cooperative sessions for up to eight players.
• Impressive dynamic weather and destruction effects.
• Randomized conditions improve replay value.
• Encourages communication and task coordination.
• Strong atmosphere and immersive first-person presentation.
• Entertaining physics-based emergencies.

CONS

• Performance can be demanding on older computers.
• Recommended specifications are relatively high.
• Solo missions can feel more difficult and repetitive.
• Limited content may become noticeable after many runs.
• Visibility can become poor during extreme weather.
• Random physics can occasionally cause frustrating failures.

Conclusion

Funnel Runners combines cooperative scavenging, vehicle repair, environmental destruction, and extreme weather in an accessible survival format.

Its unpredictable tornado system creates tense and often funny multiplayer situations.

Performance requirements and developing content are potential drawbacks, but the core concept offers considerable promise for groups seeking a chaotic PC survival experience.