Mr. Run and Jump (2023)

Developer: Graphite Lab, Heavy Horse Games
Publisher: Atari
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a sleek, hyper-precise 2D platformer with silky controls and a bright, trippy visual style, where every jump and dash feels satisfyingly tight but demands focus to survive the relentless challenge.

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What players say

Players praise the tight controls and level design, but opinions split on difficulty: some find it rewarding while others call it frustrating. The game is short, around 10 hours for full completion, though time attack mode extends it.

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