Leap Day is the ultimate 'coffee break' game. Nitrome has perfected the daily challenge loop by giving you a brand new, vertically-scrolling level every single morning. The controls are deceptively simple—you just tap to jump—but the level design is where the genius lies. It's packed with creative traps, weird monsters, and satisfying secrets that make every day feel like a fresh start.
The 'one level per day' concept creates a fantastic sense of community; knowing that everyone else is struggling with the same spiked ceiling or slippery platform makes the victories feel more earned. The pixel art is vibrant and full of character, and the unlockable skins give you a nice sense of long-term progression. It’s hard, it’s fair, and it’s consistently fun. I haven't missed a day in months.
I’ve seen a thousand 'infinite' runners, but Leap Day is actually finite—it just changes every day. It’s got that classic Nitrome charm, which reminds me of the better days of flash gaming. The difficulty is high enough to be respectable without being obnoxious. It’s a bit repetitive after a while, and the monetization can be a bit pushy with the ads, but the core loops are tight. It’s a solid bit of arcade fun that doesn't waste my time with a fake story.
Performance: Very fast loading and consistent frame rates.
Buy if: You like hard platformers and want something new to play on your commute.
Skip if: You hate vertical platforming or pixel art aesthetics.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.119.6Mon May 23 2022
Bugfixing
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Leap Day is a fast paced action platformer with a brand new level every day!
...no really EVERY DAY!
...like until the END OF TIME!
**Top 10 Appstore game of the year 2016**
Features:
• A brand new level you can finish every day!
• Set in a different location every day!
• Everyone will have exactly the same level every day!
• Different traps every day!
• Different monsters every day!
• Finish the day and get a gold trophy stamp on your calendar... every day! (As long as you're good enough!)
• Did we get across there's a ton of new stuff every day?
Also:
• Simple one touch game play in portrait orientation. A perfect platformer on the go!
• A colorful and stunning pixel art world. Retro nostalgia is a go!
• A real labor of love from the whole Nitrome team!
-Important information-
This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other Nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase. Subscription terms can be found at http://www.nitrome.com/eula/.















Leap Day is a fast-paced action platformer with a unique twist: a brand new level is added every single day! Developed by Nitrome, the game features their signature vibrant pixel art and imaginative enemy design. Players must jump their way to the top of a giant tower, avoiding traps and collecting fruit along the way. With simple one-touch controls, anyone can play, but mastering the timing required to dodge lasers and spiked pits will challenge even the most seasoned gamers. Complete the level to earn a gold medal and see how you stack up against the world.
A new level every 24 hours
Simple one-touch gameplay
Stunning pixel art graphics
Unlockable characters
Daily gold, silver, and bronze trophies
Your character runs automatically. Tap once to jump, and tap again while in the air to perform a double jump. Wall-jumping is essential for climbing narrow shafts.
Collect fruit as you climb. When you reach a checkpoint, you can spend fruit to activate it. If you die, you'll restart at the last activated checkpoint rather than the beginning.
Nitrome have made some excellent mobile games over the years but Leap Day may be their most ambitious yet. On the surface, this free download on iOS and...
Pocket Gamer - Tue Nov 23 2021
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iMore - Mon Aug 23 2021
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TouchArcade - Mon Aug 23 2021
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iMore - Fri Jul 23 2021
Leap Day is a fast-paced platformer game with the easiest controls ever. What's so fascinating about the game is that levels change each day.
Pocket Gamer - Thu Jul 23 2020
applink url="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/leap-day/id1083451870?mt=8"]Leap Day is quite literally the gift that keeps on giving.
TouchArcade - Sat Jul 23 2016
A little gem from London-based studio Nitrome, Leap Day caught our attention not only with its simple and engaging jumping mechanic, but also its meta-format.
Pocket Gamer.biz - Thu Jun 23 2016
Leap Day is all about leaping. A little yellow fat thing on legs auto-runs, rebounding off of walls, and you tap to leap.
Pocket Gamer - Mon May 23 2016
Unlike traditional side-scrollers, Leap Day is all about going up. Each level is a tall tower divided into several 'floors' of increasing difficulty.
Every player in the world plays the exact same level each day. This allows for a shared experience and competitive discussion on how to beat specific sections.
You can access a calendar to play previous days' levels, though some may require a premium unlock or watching an ad.