Underplayed Gems

Mr. Run and Jump (2023)

Mr. Run and Jump cover
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

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.

precise platformingfast-pacedchallengingcolorfulpsychedeliccartoonyfamily friendlyretro

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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Screenshots

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