Spikeyโs Bounce Around is a quirky and addictive physics-puzzler that feels right at home on a touch screen. You play as a spikey little ball that you 'flick' into the air to pop bubbles and rescue friends. The mechanic is simple, but the level design introduces obstacles and moving platforms that require real precision.
The physics feel 'weighty' and satisfying, and thereโs a great sense of momentum as Spikey bounces off walls and floors. The art style is whimsical and bright, giving the whole game a very polished, professional feel. Itโs the kind of game that is easy to pick up for two minutes but has enough depth to keep you playing for much longer as you try to get a 'Perfect' rating on every stage.
Itโs another 'aim and shoot' physics game. Weโve been doing this since Peggle, and Spikeyโs doesn't really add anything to the conversation. The levels are decent, and thereโs a bit of fun in finding the perfect angle, but it feels like a snack when I wanted a meal. The character is fine, I guess, but I felt no real drive to 'rescue' these friends.
The physics are predictable, which is good, but the level design often relies more on trial and error than actual skill. I found myself just spamming shots until one eventually hit the mark. Itโs the kind of game thatโs perfectly 'okay.' It won't offend you, but it won't excite you either. Itโs a 58โbetter than average, but not by much.
Performance: Smooth performance on all tested devices.
Buy if: You have a hole in your life where Peggle used to be.
Skip if: Youโre tired of the 'aim-and-release' genre.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.23Wed Apr 29 2020
- Support for the latest iOS and extra wide screens
Hope you enjoy the update to this Donut classic! And thanks to all fans who've stood by Donut Games all these years.
Enter the magic gardens and BOUNCE WITH SPIKEY on a quest to free all his friends!
The sacred butterflies have all been trapped inside glass jars, and it's up to Spikey to smash them open.
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Featured by APPLE, Sept 2009, as:
- "New and Noteworthy"
- "What we're playing"
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GAME FEATURES:
- 50 Magic Gardens to explore
- Bouncy fun AIM & SHOOT action
- TRAINER mode for practicing on difficult levels (or for kids that want to lower the difficulty)
- Aim for 3 stars on each level: Increased REPLAY VALUE
- Donut Games' Collectors Icon #11
- Game Center support
- And much more...
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Enjoy another Donut Games release!
Requires iOSย 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodย touch.Enter the magic gardens and BOUNCE WITH SPIKEY on a quest to free all his friends!
The sacred butterflies have all been trapped inside glass jars, and it's up to Spikey to smash them open.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Featured by APPLE, Sept 2009, as:
- "New and Noteworthy"
- "What we're playing"
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
GAME FEATURES:
- 50 Magic Gardens to explore
- Bouncy fun AIM & SHOOT action
- TRAINER mode for practicing on difficult levels (or for kids that want to lower the difficulty)
- Aim for 3 stars on each level: Increased REPLAY VALUE
- Donut Games' Collectors Icon #11
- Game Center support
- And much more...
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Enjoy another Donut Games release!






Spikey's Bounce Around is a delightful physics puzzle game. Launch Spikey into the air, using his spines to stick to surfaces and pop bubbles. With dozens of levels filled with clever obstacles, you'll need to master the art of the bounce to save all your butterfly friends. Simple to play, but difficult to master!
Unique 'flick-to-jump' physics mechanics
Dozens of challenging, bubble-filled levels
Charming and colorful art style
Replay levels to earn higher scores
Before you flick, look at the layout of the bubbles. You want to aim for paths that allow you to bounce multiple times, clearing large groups of bubbles in a single launch.
Pull back on Spikey to set your power and angle, then release to launch him. He'll stick to brown surfaces but bounce off everything else!
Spikey's Bounce Around was developed by Ben Esposito, who later created the hit game Donut County.