Pompom: The Great Space Rescue is a breath of fresh air in the platforming genre. Instead of controlling the protagonist, a brave hamster named Pompom, you control the environment around him. This 'reverse platformer' mechanic is brilliant and executed with surgical precision. As Pompom automatically scampers forward, you are frantically placing springs, building bridges, and freezing time to ensure he doesn't meet a grisly end. It turns every level into a high-stakes puzzle that demands quick thinking and even quicker reflexes.
Visually, the game is a gorgeous love letter to the 16-bit SNES era. The pixel art is vibrant and full of character, and the music feels like it was ripped straight out of a classic 90s cartridge. With eight distinct worlds to explore and a variety of items to interact with—like cannons and vines—the variety never dips. It’s a challenging but immensely rewarding experience that proves there are still new ways to play a platformer. If you have a soft spot for retro aesthetics and innovative gameplay, this is an essential mobile title.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.4Tue Feb 14 2023
• Pompom: The Great Space Rescue is out!
• Bug fixes and improvements
In a whole new kind of puzzle-action platformer, you do not control Pompom the hamster, but instead use your quick thinking to help him by placing and controlling platforms, obstacles and items around him. Analyze and use everything that comes your way: build bridges, place springs, prune vines... Be clever, be quick, be efficient. Travel through outer space to beaches full of flying fish, to ancient temples lost in the jungle, as you help Pompom outsmart his enemies and rescue his boy Hoshi from Captain Cat and his crew.
One day Pompom was working up a sweat on his hamster wheel, when Hoshi the boy burst into the room, showing a hand of beautiful jewels that fell from the sky with a great ‘BOOM’. When suddenly, Captain Cat and his gang appeared and kidnapped the little boy through a portal to space. Now Pompom must go on an adventure to save his boy Hoshi from the eight Space Cat Pirates!
Pompom: The Great Rescue is "free-to-try", an in-app purchase is required to unlock the full game.
- Play a platformer in a new way, moving not the character but the platforms.
- Explore a beautiful tribute to the SNES classics and the 16 bits retro era.
- Adventure across 8 worlds in an epic space rescue: jump on flying fish, dodge nasty arrows, dispel vengeful spirits, swim past piranhas, battle flying saucers, and more.
- Pompom defeats enemies and collects items, and you can use those items and interact with the world to get him to victory.
- Use every item at your disposal: fly out of cannons, swing on ropes, slash vines, splash honey, freeze time and much more.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.In a whole new kind of puzzle-action platformer, you do not control Pompom the hamster, but instead use your quick thinking to help him by placing and controlling platforms, obstacles and items around him. Analyze and use everything that comes your way: build bridges, place springs, prune vines... Be clever, be quick, be efficient. Travel through outer space to beaches full of flying fish, to ancient temples lost in the jungle, as you help Pompom outsmart his enemies and rescue his boy Hoshi from Captain Cat and his crew.
One day Pompom was working up a sweat on his hamster wheel, when Hoshi the boy burst into the room, showing a hand of beautiful jewels that fell from the sky with a great ‘BOOM’. When suddenly, Captain Cat and his gang appeared and kidnapped the little boy through a portal to space. Now Pompom must go on an adventure to save his boy Hoshi from the eight Space Cat Pirates!
Pompom: The Great Rescue is "free-to-try", an in-app purchase is required to unlock the full game.
- Play a platformer in a new way, moving not the character but the platforms.
- Explore a beautiful tribute to the SNES classics and the 16 bits retro era.
- Adventure across 8 worlds in an epic space rescue: jump on flying fish, dodge nasty arrows, dispel vengeful spirits, swim past piranhas, battle flying saucers, and more.
- Pompom defeats enemies and collects items, and you can use those items and interact with the world to get him to victory.
- Use every item at your disposal: fly out of cannons, swing on ropes, slash vines, splash honey, freeze time and much more.
















In this innovative puzzle-action platformer, you don't control Pompom the hamster directly. Instead, you use quick thinking to help him by placing and controlling platforms, obstacles, and items in his path. Travel through outer space, ancient temples, and jungles to rescue Hoshi from Captain Cat and his crew. Explore 8 vibrant worlds in this beautiful tribute to the 16-bit retro era.
Unique reverse-platforming mechanics
Stunning 16-bit retro pixel art
8 massive worlds to explore
Challenging boss battles
Time-freeze and item interaction
Focus on the timing of spring placement. Pompom moves at a constant speed, so you must anticipate his jump arc to place the next platform before he falls.
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The game allows you to play the initial levels for free, with a single in-app purchase required to unlock the full adventure.