
Dave has access to more costumes that affect his abilities, Carl can run faster and for Jerry power-ups last longer. There are two other runners, Carl and Jerry, that need to be bought and sometimes can be tried for free for a single level. Some levels have gliding sections where the minion can be steered without using lanes. Swiping up performs a jump and down a slide.

By tilting the device (mobile platforms) or swiping left or right Dave can be moved between lanes as he runs automatically and dodges obstacles. The player controls Dave through different levels with gameplay typical for the genre. Despicable Me: Minion Rush is an auto-run platformer starring the minion characters from the 2010 animated comedy film Despicable Me.
