Underplayed Gems

Just Jump (2017)

Just Jump cover
Developer
Old Keyboard
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 91 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A brisk, one-button arcade challenge where each mistimed jump punishes you with a restart, demanding stubborn persistence over skill.

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What players say

Players are split: some dismiss it as a broken platformer with terrible hitboxes and no saving, while others enjoy it as a quirky achievement game, noting a hidden Konami code that unlocks all achievements. The only way to finish the 20 levels is in one sitting, and the constant ambulance sound on death grates on nerves.

Screenshots

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