Hillrun — A Himachali Runner Game Built in 5 Hours
Anirudh Thakur
The problem
Most quick browser games don't carry any real regional identity — generic mechanics with a reskin. I wanted to see how fast I could build something that felt distinctly Himachali instead.
What I built
Hillrun is a free browser runner game. You play a Pahadi character collecting apples, monal feathers (Himachal's state bird), and dhaam (Himachali cuisine) for points, while dodging potholes, yaks, cows, and temple bells. Picking up a Kullu shawl grants temporary invincibility. No sign-up or login needed, no purchase required — it's entirely free.
How it's built
Built solo in about 5 hours
Phaser 2D game framework for the game engine
Claude Code and Open Claw as coding agents
Deployed on Vercel
Why it matters
Built for love of the region — a small, fun project that's simple but unmistakably Himachali rather than a generic template. Still actively being developed.
Live: https://www.hillrun.fun/
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Posted Jul 5, 2026
A free browser runner game where a Pahadi character collects apples, monal feathers, and dhaam while dodging potholes, yaks, and cows. Built in about 5 hours.
