Rune - Play, Talk, Hang Out

Core Features of a Digital Hangout Spot

Integrated Voice Chat with Spatial Audio: Jump into a voice call with friends that features spatial audio, making it sound like you're all in the same room together, even while doing different things in the app.

Library of Quick, Social Games: Access a collection of simple, fun games designed for groups, like drawing games, trivia, or word games, that you can start instantly without complicated setups.

Watch Together & Shared Activities: Sync up videos from YouTube or other platforms to watch simultaneously with friends, or use built-in activities like collaborative drawing boards or music players.

Always-On "Hangout" Mode: Leave a Rune room open in the background throughout your day, allowing friends to pop in and out of voice chat casually, mimicking the ease of being in a shared physical space.

Expressive Avatars & Reactions: Represent yourself with a customizable avatar and use fun visual reactions (like emojis or sound effects) during chats and games to express yourself beyond just voice.

Who Is Rune For?

Close friend groups, gaming buddies, or partners looking for a dedicated, low-pressure space to spend time together online.

People who find traditional social media or large Discord servers impersonal and want a more intimate, activity-focused way to connect.

Long-distance friends or family members who want to recreate the feeling of "co-existing" in the same space, even while apart.

Anyone who enjoys spontaneous, lightweight games and shared activities as a natural catalyst for conversation and laughter.

How to Use Rune - Play, Talk, Hang Out

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Rune - Play, Talk, Hang Out on your device or browser.

Create a profile and set up your avatar. Then, create a new "Rune" (a private room) and invite friends by sharing a link or through your contacts.

Once friends join, you're automatically in a voice chat. Use the room's activity menu to pick a game to play together or choose "Watch" to sync a video.

You can also just leave the room open while you browse the web, work, or play other games on your computer, using Rune as a persistent voice chat background.

Use the reaction tools to send quick emojis or sounds during conversations, and customize your room with different backgrounds or music to set the mood.

In a world of curated feeds and performative posts, finding genuine, spontaneous connection with friends can feel rare. Rune - Play, Talk, Hang Out reimagines social interaction by combining casual gaming, voice chat, and shared activities into a single, vibrant space. It’s less about broadcasting your life and more about simply *being* together online—playing quick, quirky games, watching videos, or just chatting while you each go about your day. Designed to feel like hanging out in a friend's living room, Rune lowers the barrier to spontaneous fun and conversation, making it the perfect digital hangout for close-knit groups who want to stay connected in a more natural and playful way.

Core Features of a Digital Hangout Spot

Integrated Voice Chat with Spatial Audio: Jump into a voice call with friends that features spatial audio, making it sound like you're all in the same room together, even while doing different things in the app.
Library of Quick, Social Games: Access a collection of simple, fun games designed for groups, like drawing games, trivia, or word games, that you can start instantly without complicated setups.
Watch Together & Shared Activities: Sync up videos from YouTube or other platforms to watch simultaneously with friends, or use built-in activities like collaborative drawing boards or music players.
Always-On "Hangout" Mode: Leave a Rune room open in the background throughout your day, allowing friends to pop in and out of voice chat casually, mimicking the ease of being in a shared physical space.
Expressive Avatars & Reactions: Represent yourself with a customizable avatar and use fun visual reactions (like emojis or sound effects) during chats and games to express yourself beyond just voice.

Who Is Rune For?

Close friend groups, gaming buddies, or partners looking for a dedicated, low-pressure space to spend time together online.
People who find traditional social media or large Discord servers impersonal and want a more intimate, activity-focused way to connect.
Long-distance friends or family members who want to recreate the feeling of "co-existing" in the same space, even while apart.
Anyone who enjoys spontaneous, lightweight games and shared activities as a natural catalyst for conversation and laughter.

How to Use Rune - Play, Talk, Hang Out

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Rune - Play, Talk, Hang Out on your device or browser.
Create a profile and set up your avatar. Then, create a new "Rune" (a private room) and invite friends by sharing a link or through your contacts.
Once friends join, you're automatically in a voice chat. Use the room's activity menu to pick a game to play together or choose "Watch" to sync a video.
You can also just leave the room open while you browse the web, work, or play other games on your computer, using Rune as a persistent voice chat background.
Use the reaction tools to send quick emojis or sounds during conversations, and customize your room with different backgrounds or music to set the mood.