Rat On A Skateboard in IOS

Casual

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Our Site Score

85/100

Rat On A Skateboard is a charming, high-energy side-scroller that perfectly captures the 'pick up and play' essence of early mobile gaming. Playing as Ratty, you navigate through urban environments filled with obstacles, performing stunts and collecting snacks. The physics-based movement feels weighty yet responsive, allowing you to pull off satisfying grinds and aerial tricks with simple taps.

With over 80 handcrafted tracks and a randomly generated 'Power Stunts' mode, the variety is impressive. It’s not just about reaching the finish line; it’s about the style and precision required to earn three stars on every level. The whimsical art style and quirky obstacles like raining banana peels make it a standout in the runner genre. It’s a polished, fun, and occasionally challenging experience that keeps you coming back to beat your own high scores.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Donut Games has a very specific style—simple, retro, and focused on score-chasing. Rat on a Skateboard fits that mold perfectly. It’s not trying to be Tony Hawk. It’s a simple one-button (mostly) affair that’s about timing and rhythm. The art is clean and has that early-iOS charm that I actually prefer over modern over-produced 3D mobile games.

It’s limited, of course. You’ll see everything it has to offer in about twenty minutes. But for the price of a cup of coffee, it provides a nice bit of distraction without any of the modern 'live service' nonsense. It’s a piece of digital candy—tasty for a moment, but not a meal.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Clean, retro art style
  • Simple, addictive gameplay
  • No microtransactions
  • Very short lifespan
  • Extremely simple mechanics
  • Music is a bit repetitive

Technical Report

Performance: Runs flawlessly; very fast loading.

Accessibility:
  • Simple Controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy simple, high-score focused arcade games with a retro feel.

Skip if: You want a deep skateboarding simulator.

Similar Games:
  • Rat on a Scooter
  • Skate City
  • Tiny Wings

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15
  • Playtime: 6 hours
  • Status: Three-starred all levels

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.24Wed Dec 19 2018

Hi Donut fans! With this update, we have improved the support for the latest generation of iPhones. Enjoy! :)


Grab that board and get ready for a kick-flippin' adventure down the Banana Harbor.

The game includes both randomly generated tracks for endless game play, and 80 carefully handcrafted tracks to master.

Ready to stack up some serious scores?

Then you better start grinding those handrails, performing some stunts and stomping those garbage cans!

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WHAT REVIEWERS SAY:

- Applistan: "Score 5 / 5"

- Touch Arcade: "This latest offering features all the hallmarks of a Donut Games release – colorful pixel art, simple game mechanics, and high replay value. I love just about all of Donut's 20+ iOS games, and Rat On A Skateboard is no exception."

- GameZebo: "All of this is wrapped up in the same high-quality cute graphics and sound that Donut Games is known for... You have no excuse to pass it up."

WHAT FANS SAY:

- "This is in my Top 3 favorites!"

- "They've done it again..."

- "Nice on, Donut dev team"

ACHIEVEMENTS:

- #1 Best-selling App in Sweden, Nov 2010

- Top 100 Games in UK, Canada, USA, Australia, Italy, France, Israel, Germany and many more, 2010

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GAME FEATURES:

- 3 game modes

- POWER STUNTS: Perform stunts without tripping on basket balls

- BANANA HARBOR: Help, it's raining banana peels!

- CHALLENGES: 80 tracks to master

- Do in-air flip kicks for higher scores

- Grab power-ups to perform special stunts, such as the one-hand stand

- Selectable 1 or 2 button controls

- Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system: Increased replay value!

- Collectors Icon #24

- And much more...

TECH FEATURES:

- Game Center support

- MFi controller support

- ION Arcade controller support

- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

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Enjoy another Donut Games release!


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Grab that board and get ready for a kick-flippin' adventure down the Banana Harbor.

The game includes both randomly generated tracks for endless game play, and 80 carefully handcrafted tracks to master.

Ready to stack up some serious scores?

Then you better start grinding those handrails, performing some stunts and stomping those garbage cans!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

WHAT REVIEWERS SAY:

- Applistan: "Score 5 / 5"

- Touch Arcade: "This latest offering features all the hallmarks of a Donut Games release – colorful pixel art, simple game mechanics, and high replay value. I love just about all of Donut's 20+ iOS games, and Rat On A Skateboard is no exception."

- GameZebo: "All of this is wrapped up in the same high-quality cute graphics and sound that Donut Games is known for... You have no excuse to pass it up."

WHAT FANS SAY:

- "This is in my Top 3 favorites!"

- "They've done it again..."

- "Nice on, Donut dev team"

ACHIEVEMENTS:

- #1 Best-selling App in Sweden, Nov 2010

- Top 100 Games in UK, Canada, USA, Australia, Italy, France, Israel, Germany and many more, 2010

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

GAME FEATURES:

- 3 game modes

- POWER STUNTS: Perform stunts without tripping on basket balls

- BANANA HARBOR: Help, it's raining banana peels!

- CHALLENGES: 80 tracks to master

- Do in-air flip kicks for higher scores

- Grab power-ups to perform special stunts, such as the one-hand stand

- Selectable 1 or 2 button controls

- Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system: Increased replay value!

- Collectors Icon #24

- And much more...

TECH FEATURES:

- Game Center support

- MFi controller support

- ION Arcade controller support

- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Enjoy another Donut Games release!


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 216 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Rat On A Skateboard is a playful side-scroller featuring Ratty, a rodent with a passion for extreme sports. Embark on an adventure through Banana Harbor, performing stunts, grinding handrails, and stomping on garbage cans. The game includes three distinct game modes: Power Stunts, Banana Harbor, and Challenges. With 80 handcrafted tracks and additional randomly generated levels, the variety is endless. Use intuitive touch controls to jump and perform tricks, aiming for a three-star rating on every level while collecting power-ups to boost your score.

Features

1

80 Handcrafted Tracks

2

3 Unique Game Modes

3

Randomly Generated Levels

4

Two Control Schemes

Tips

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Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, there are three modes: Power Stunts, Banana Harbor (80 tracks), and Challenges.

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