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Canabalt by Adam Saltsman

One-button endless runner across collapsing rooftops; in MoMA's permanent collection.

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About Canabalt

One-button endless runner across collapsing rooftops; in MoMA's permanent collection. Canabalt is a indie game makers product built by indie maker Adam Saltsman, launched in 2009.

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Active
Launched
2009
Website
canabalt.com

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Canabalt FAQ

What is Canabalt?

Canabalt is a indie game makers product: One-button endless runner across collapsing rooftops; in MoMA's permanent collection.

Who made Canabalt?

Canabalt was made by Adam Saltsman, Creator of Canabalt and Flixel; co-founder of Finji (Overland, Night in the Woods, Tunic). It launched in 2009. Adam Saltsman has also built Finji, Overland, Usual June, Flixel.

Is Canabalt still active?

Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, Canabalt is still active and run by Adam Saltsman at canabalt.com.

Is Canabalt an indie game?

Yes. Canabalt is an indie game made by Adam Saltsman, an independent developer, not a large studio, and released in 2009.

When was Canabalt made?

Canabalt was released in 2009 by Adam Saltsman.

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