Spikey's Bounce Around in IOS

Casual

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

81/100

Spikeyโ€™s 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 thereโ€™s 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. Itโ€™s 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.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Itโ€™s another 'aim and shoot' physics game. Weโ€™ve been doing this since Peggle, and Spikeyโ€™s doesn't really add anything to the conversation. The levels are decent, and thereโ€™s 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. Itโ€™s the kind of game thatโ€™s perfectly 'okay.' It won't offend you, but it won't excite you either. Itโ€™s a 58โ€”better than average, but not by much.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Consistent physics
  • Good amount of levels
  • Highly derivative gameplay
  • Forgettable art style
  • Trial-and-error level design

Technical Report

Performance: Smooth performance on all tested devices.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You have a hole in your life where Peggle used to be.

    Skip if: Youโ€™re tired of the 'aim-and-release' genre.

    Similar Games:
    • Peggle
    • Angry Birds

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40, Physics game connoisseur
    • Hardware: iPhone 15
    • Playtime: 3 hours
    • Status: Finished 50 levels

    The Game

    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...

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

    Enjoy another Donut Games release!


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6 out of 5 with 25 Counts
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    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

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    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!

    Features

    1

    Unique 'flick-to-jump' physics mechanics

    2

    Dozens of challenging, bubble-filled levels

    3

    Charming and colorful art style

    4

    Replay levels to earn higher scores

    Tips

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Spikey's Bounce Around was developed by Ben Esposito, who later created the hit game Donut County.

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