Super Leap Day in Apple Arcade

Daily Jumping Platformer!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

90/100

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a rare gem that manages to be educational, inspiring, and incredibly fun all at once. It captures the pure joy of childhood summer vacations—the feeling of freedom, the curiosity about the world, and the belief that you can fix anything if you try hard enough. The island of Pinar del Mar is a joy to navigate, filled with tiny details that make it feel lived-in and authentic.

The game’s core loop of spotting animals and cleaning up the environment is deeply satisfying. There’s something remarkably peaceful about wandering through a forest just to hear the call of a rare bird and then successfully capturing it on your 'phone.' It’s a gentle game, but its message about environmental stewardship is powerful without ever feeling preachy. It’s an essential experience for families and anyone who needs a digital vacation to a warmer, kinder place.

Reviewed on: Sun Apr 12 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ve always had a soft spot for Nitrome—they know how to make arcade games feel 'crunchy' and satisfying. Super Leap Day is no exception. The jump physics are perfect, which is mandatory when you only have one button to press. The 'new level every day' concept is still the best retention mechanic in the business; it gives you a reason to open the app for ten minutes every morning.

However, it can be incredibly frustrating. Because you can't control your horizontal movement, you're at the mercy of the level design. If a trap is timed poorly relative to your spawn, you're going to die, and there’s nothing you can do but try again. The new character abilities add some variety, but it still feels like the same game I played five years ago. It’s a great 'filler' game, but don't expect it to change your life. It’s just good, reliable platforming.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Infinite replayability with daily levels
  • Charming 'modern-retro' art style
  • Extremely easy to pick up and play
  • One-button controls can feel restrictive in complex sections
  • Some daily levels feature frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Lacks a long-term progression goal beyond character unlocks

Technical Report

Performance: Very smooth. Nitrome is excellent at optimizing their specific art style.

Accessibility:
  • Simplified Controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a high-quality platformer you can play with one hand for 10 minutes a day.

Skip if: You want full control over your character's movement or a finished 'story.'

Similar Games:
  • Leap Day
  • Super House of Dead Ninjas
  • Downwell

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
  • Playtime: 15 hours
  • Status: Played for 30 consecutive days

The Game

Available on: Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.8.1Fri Oct 06 2023

Various small bug fixes and minor adjustments to help the game be the most enjoyable it can be.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 1347 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Game Overview

From the award-winning studio behind Monument Valley and Assemble with Care comes a sun-soaked adventure. Join Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. She is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines, but when she sees an animal in danger, she realizes she needs to do something about it. Start a movement and save the island’s wilderness from a corrupt development project.

Promotion Videos

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News on this game

Super Leap Day by Nitrome

App Store Description. Join the ultimate daily challenge: SUPER LEAP DAY! SUPER LEAP DAY is a one button platform game with a new level every...

AppAdvice - Tue Sep 07 2021

One-button platformer Super Leap Day is now playable in Apple Arcade

The game, created by Nitrome and ready to be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, is now available for download for free, so long as you have an Apple...

iMore - Thu Sep 02 2021

Apple Arcade tops 200 games: Super Leap Day, Monster Hunter Stories and Super Stickman Golf 3 out now

Ahead of its second birthday next month, Apple Arcade's catalog of mobile games has surpassed 200 titles with the addition of Super Leap Day...

CNET - Thu Sep 02 2021

Apple Arcade welcomes Monster Hunter Stories and more games

Apple is bringing three, one Arcade Originals (Super Leap Day) and two in App Store Greats (Monster Hunter Stories & Super Stickman Golf 3) sections.

Deccan Herald - Thu Sep 02 2021

Super Leap Day on Apple Arcade: A SuperParent First Look

Super Leap Day is a platforming game from Nitrome that's now available on Apple Arcade, Apple's game subscription service that gives...

SuperParent - Thu Sep 02 2021

Super Stickman Golf 3+ and Super Leap Day Coming to Apple Arcade

A new version of Super Stickman Golf 3 is set to launch on Apple Arcade in the near future, according to an announcement made today by...

MacRumors - Mon Aug 02 2021

One-button platformer Super Leap Day jumps onto Apple Arcade soon

Apple Arcade is set to gain a new platformer, but this time with a twist. Super Leap Day requires just a single button and will have new...

iMore - Mon Aug 02 2021

Gameplays

Relevance Youtube Videos

Super Leap Day Apple Arcade Gameplay - YouTube
Super Leap Day (by Nitrome) - iOS (Apple Arcade) Gameplay - YouTube
Super Leap Day: Apple Arcade iOS Gameplay (by Nitrome) - YouTube
NEW GAME EVERY DAY… (Super Leap Day) - YouTube
Super Leap Day Apple Arcade Gameplay Part 2 - YouTube
Super Leap Day - Launch Trailer - YouTube
Super Leap Day Review and Gameplay | Apple Arcade - YouTube
Super Leap Day [4K60, Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) Gameplay] - YouTube
Super Leap Day - Multiplayer OUT NOW! - YouTube
Super Leap Day | iPhone 12 Pro Max gameplay - Apple Arcade - YouTube
Super Leap Day (Apple Arcade Playthrough) Nitrome - YouTube
Title Screen - Super Leap Day [Nitrome HD Music] - YouTube
Super Leap Day - A Game With New Level Everyday | Apple Arcade (New) - YouTube
Super Leap Day Apple Arcade Gameplay - SuperParent First Look - YouTube
Pinball Day - Super Leap Day [Nitrome HD Music] - YouTube
Super Leap Day - Training Stage (with Yolk) - YouTube

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