PBJ: The Musical is hands-down the weirdest and most delightful rhythm game I've played this year. The premise of making a sandwich sounds mundane, but when it's set to a high-octane soul and funk soundtrack, it becomes an epic performance. The hand-drawn art style gives it a distinct 'indie cartoon' vibe that is dripping with personality.
The gameplay mechanics are varied; you aren't just tapping, you're spreading jelly and flipping bread in time with the music. It’s surprisingly challenging, but the humor keeps it from being frustrating. Watching a slice of bread do a backflip into a toaster to the sound of a horn section is a gaming memory I didn't know I needed. Highly recommended for fans of Parappa the Rapper.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.01Tue Mar 25 2025
small performance improvements
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Imagine Romeo and Juliet… but it’s Peanut Butter and Jelly? This handcrafted musical game tells the badly researched story of the iconic sandwich’s tragic origins.
Join peanut boy and strawberry girl on their journey across animated paper landscapes, to the music from famous Crumble Lady Lorraine Bowen – and unlock spinoff remixes from different artists!
· A unique soundtrack, composed and performed with live instruments specifically for the game.
· 10 unlockable remixes from different artists – Can you find them all?
· Multiple accessibility options, like a magic rubber band helps you through the levels. It’s a game for everyone!
· Hundreds of paper figures that have been cut out and animated by hand
· Real children (and a few grown-ups) performing.
· Quirky characters and sceneries full of details to discover.






PBJ: The Musical is a vibrant, music-filled journey through the kitchen. Players must tap, slide, and hold to the rhythm of an original funk and soul soundtrack to assemble the perfect sandwich. Along the way, you'll meet a cast of dancing ingredients and unlock new songs and costumes in this lighthearted and highly addictive rhythmic experience.
Original funk and soul soundtrack
Whimsical hand-drawn animations
Multiple difficulty settings
Unlockable secret recipes and tracks
Watch the center of the screen for the rhythm markers. Tapping perfectly on the beat builds your 'Flavor Multiplier,' which is essential for unlocking the gold-tier sandwich ingredients.
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Each level corresponds to a step in the sandwich-making process. The beats get faster and more complex as you move from the bread to the ultimate jelly swirl.
As you progress, you'll unlock 'Special Guest' ingredients like bananas and honey for new musical styles.