Spellgun Sprint is a speedrun shooter, meaning that levels are designed for players to figure out how to traverse as quickly and creatively as possible. The fastest times are recorded for all to see on the Steam Leaderboards. If you don't want to speedrun the game and just enjoy the story, you can opt out of the speedrunning features in the settings.

There are currently four Speedguns in the game: the Howling Gale, the Ignition Point, the Aether Lance, and the Wood Shatterer. Each caters to a specific playstyle and has unique effects when overcharged. Additionally, you are equipped with Conjure Spells (Fire Flasks and Ice Knives) for extra offensive firepower, as well as a defensive Slow Time spell to help dodge and secure your footing.