Jump Jerboa in IOS

1-button minimalist platformer

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

89/100

Jump Jerboa is the kind of game that will make you want to throw your phone across the room—in the best way possible. It takes the minimalist 'one-button' approach and pushes it to its absolute limit. You don't control the Jerboa's movement; it runs automatically. Your only input is jumping. This sounds simple, but when you're faced with rotating saws, gravity-flipping pads, and pixel-perfect gaps, it becomes a high-stakes dance of timing and muscle memory.

The retro pixel art is clean and charming, giving it a Game Boy-era feel that fits the 'hardcore' arcade vibe. With over 90 levels, the difficulty curve is steep but fair. Each level is short, which encourages that 'just one more try' mentality. Rescuing your fellow jerboas adds an extra layer of challenge for completionists, often requiring you to take the most dangerous paths. It’s a pure, unadulterated platforming challenge that rewards patience and precision.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sun Aug 04 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.6.0Sat Feb 03 2024

-2 new bonus levels

-maintenance update

Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

What are jerboas? Why, they're desert rodents that can REALLY jump!

Trapped in a cage for much of your life, it's time to bust out and face adversity in Jump Jerboa, an unforgiving, minimalist one-button micro platformer! You will fail over and over, but in the end the freedom will be well worth the pain... right?

Jump Jerboa is packed with challenging micro-levels. Play as a jerboa who must escape a facility filled with countless death traps.

Jump Jerboa features:

• One touch controls. Great for gaming on the go!

• Minimalist presentation and gameplay!

• Tough as nails, handcrafted levels!

• 99 levels and more to come!

• Several obstacle types including portals and jump pads!

• Fancy chip-tune music!

• Retro-induced pixel art!

Jump Jerboa is a labor of love from a mostly solo game developer.

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 480 Counts
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Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Jump Jerboa is a minimalist, high-difficulty platformer where timing is everything. Using a single-button control scheme, you must jump, wall-climb, and dash through increasingly lethal environments. Rescue your fellow jerboas and navigate through spikes, saws, and traps in this retro-inspired arcade adventure.

Features

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Simple one-tap controls

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90+ punishingly difficult levels

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Retro pixel art style

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Precision-based platforming

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No unnecessary fluff—just pure gameplay

Tips

Promotion Videos

Jump Jerboa Devlog #01: Starting a new indie mobile platformer - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

The jerboa automatically changes direction whenever it hits a wall. Use your jumps to reach the walls you need.

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