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Mr. Run and Jump
Developer Graphite Lab, Heavy Horse Games
Mr. Run and Jump is a side-scrolling platform game developed by Graphite Lab and Heavy Horse Games and published by Atari in 2023. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
94 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Aug 25, 2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
67 positive · 8 negative
95% range 80–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 67 | 8 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
73 of 81 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 69 yes, 8 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 77 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (93 of 102 positive).
Players praise the tight controls and polished platforming. [1][2][3] Many find the price high for the genre's standards. [4][2][5] Some complain about the neon visuals causing eye strain. [6][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [7]
enjoying the gameplay, base game price is a little high colors and bloom burn my EYES!!!!! 0/10 this game secretly installed Epic Online Services onto my computer without asking 0/100 didn't remove it from my pc when i uninstalled the game. had to go in and axe it from the pc myself who knows what info was collected and stolen
- [1]
Fantastic plaformer. Super-tight controls, interesting platforming challenges and a great look. Given Atari's output over the last 20 years, it's hard to believe that they put out something this good! If you liked platfomers like Super Meat Boy or N++, I would highly recommend this.
- [12]
How did this piece of retro goodness not get more attention. It's a masterpiece! And it has probably the catchiest title track I've heard in a long time! So far, this is one of the best precision platformers I've played since Celeste and Super Meat Boy. If you're a fan of either of those games, give this a try.
- [10]
Great precision platformer with smooth movement, feels very polished. I would say the whole game is really fun to play through, even the Dark Realm since it provided some new platforming challenges. I feel satisfied after 100%. With there only being a jump and an 'action' button, the simple controls are a blessing and a curse. It leads to occasional wrong jumps or dashes that can make you rage, yet allows you to …
- [2]
It's a shame that it's so expensive, because the game is really quite good. It has tight controls, a lovely retro aesthetic and packs a real challenge towards the end of the game. If you're looking for a polished platformer that does everything well, this is definitely worth it on sale. Check out https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41559946 for more recommendations!
Summarised from 34 of the 96 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Mr. Run and Jump talk about tight and fluid controls; those who didn't talk about high price for the genre. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
On Metacritic, Mr. Run and Jump received positive reviews on personal computers, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch. Despite finding its difficulty frustrating, Game Informer said that solving the puzzles had them "shouting in triumph". Gamezebo felt Mr. Run and Jump is too hard and criticized the power-ups offered on death as "a cheap cop out". They said speedrunners may enjoy it, but they recommended others play more balanced games. TouchArcade called it "very well made" and recommended it to players who can enjoy a cruelly difficult game. Shacknews called it "a fun, but frustrating game", but they criticized the controls, which they said made some levels feel like a chore.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 94 · most liked firstIt's Saturday, post a random game from your collection. This week it's an Atari 2600 game, Mr Run and Jump! Part of the Atari + range. It's a super hard platformer which has a sorta sequel on other platforms.
neutral · AI labelView post →Unfortunate that this game has a relatively high price tag for this genre as it's quite polished and fun. Has wonderful movement and challenging time trials. Highly recommended on a sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic plaformer. Super-tight controls, interesting platforming challenges and a great look. Given Atari's output over the last 20 years, it's hard to believe that they put out something this good! If you liked platfomers like Super Meat Boy or N++, I would highly recommend this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Platformers rejoice! Atari has knocked it out of the park with this one. Great movement, mechanics, & challenges that'll make you scream into a pillow at times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How did this piece of retro goodness not get more attention. It's a masterpiece! And it has probably the catchiest title track I've heard in a long time! So far, this is one of the best precision platformers I've played since Celeste and Super Meat Boy. If you're a fan of either of those games, give this a try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →enjoying the gameplay, base game price is a little high colors and bloom burn my EYES!!!!! 0/10 this game secretly installed Epic Online Services onto my computer without asking 0/100 didn't remove it from my pc when i uninstalled the game. had to go in and axe it from the pc myself who knows what info was collected and stolen
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a shame that it's so expensive, because the game is really quite good. It has tight controls, a lovely retro aesthetic and packs a real challenge towards the end of the game. If you're looking for a polished platformer that does everything well, this is definitely worth it on sale. Check out https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41559946 for more recommendations!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the art style with blurry and neon colors! Gameplay so smooth and mix between classic and modern style. At first it was so much fun, but then it kinda hard to play, sometime it makes me cry when I try to collect all the collectibles :(
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quick Score: 5/5 Notes: Great platformer no complaints. the movement mechanics and speedrun tech is a bit unorthodox but doesn't take too long to get used to and feels pretty good once you get it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I completed the first world and had enough. The neon aesthetic of the game gives me a headache. The game throws too much all at once by the third level, and by the end of the first world you're expected to play like a pro.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Mr. Run and Jump" is yet another of literally thousands of console ported 2D retro platformers infesting Steam and lowering the average quality of all video games everywhere. This one has particularly bad graphics and is part of a slew of questionable business moves from Atari by dumping ancient re-hashed home video console games from the 1980's onto Steam as nasty, ridiculously overpriced cash grabs, and this is no exception (although this game was never actually published on the 2600...…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An exemplary game for precision platformers. It's in the same class as games like Celeste, Super Meat Boy, and N++. If you love these kinds of games you owe it to yourself to play Mr. Run and Jump.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great precision platformer with smooth movement, feels very polished. I would say the whole game is really fun to play through, even the Dark Realm since it provided some new platforming challenges. I feel satisfied after 100%. With there only being a jump and an 'action' button, the simple controls are a blessing and a curse. It leads to occasional wrong jumps or dashes that can make you rage, yet allows you to glide though stages if you're up to it. Definitely the hardest thing to do is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So much to love here. It's all my retro-nostalgia desires stuffed in one package then jolted with a bucket of rainbow-neon-flavor. Much respect for the Ms option on the character name too. Not overlooked. Getting into the game, its straight forward running and jumping at the start. What makes it addictive is that I'm finding a puzzle aspect to a lot of it. You can't just Mario-your-way through the later stages and obstacles or you will die. A lot. Instead, you have to think about what -…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At MOGameCon I got to play Mr. Run and Jump, Atari’s new 2600 game in which you do in fact run and jump
neutral · AI labelView post →A slick retro platformer with a beautiful neon graphics. It plays partially as a puzzler as you attempt to figure out what combination of your movement techniques will both allow progress and snag you those sweet sweet shards and orbs. The feel of classic platforming bleeds through with every jump, roll, and leap; especially when using a controller. I mean, you could use a keyboard but why? Regardless, the game delivers a variety of techniques and a collection of levels and challenge zones that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today's gaming pick ups are Intellivision's 1979 NHL Hockey, the first licensed NHL hockey video game and Mr. Run And Jump for the Atari 2600 released in 2023. #RetroGaming #Intellivision #Atari
neutral · AI labelView post →This game rules. Tough precision platforming with lots of close shaves. Individual sections are often very difficult the first time you encounter them but become learnable as you repeat them for time trials. The movement in this game is really smooth with some well-tuned Mario-style abilities. High jumps, speedy long jumps, double jumps, air-dashes. There's something about the long jump > air dash > double jump > air dash combo that really feels like Mario Odyssey to me. I really dug this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have already had lots of fun in the demo and the full game also delivers. All the best to the devs, hopefully more people find this gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a delight! True to its name, there is a lot of running AND jumping. Truth in advertising seems to be a relic of the past, so it's nice to see the game's promise fulfilled. Shenanigans aside, I'm having a lot of fun with this so far, despite being pretty bad at it. I had to take a break while playing because my hands started to hurt! The game asks you to pull off some tricky maneuvers, but it's nothing unreasonable with a little practice. It has a great soundtrack that's catchy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was a bit surprised by the price tag, but if you like precision platformers, you'll like this. Nice set of moves, tight and fluid controls, strong visuals.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here are my thoughts on Mr. Run and Jump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAvwv7OnamA
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**Street Fighter 6: Rashid DLC (July 24)**: "Rashid of the Turbulent Wind makes his Street Fighter 6 debut on July 24. With a whirlwind of moves that will send him flying through each fight, Rashid leaves all opponents in the dust..." **Colossal Cave (July 25)**: "Embark on a timeless journey through a sprawling cave system packed with treasures, creatures, mazes, and wits-defying puzzles." **Dead by Daylight: Nicholas Cage DLC (July 25)**: "This is his deadliest role yet." **Mr. Run & Jump…
neutral · AI labelView post →It's really good. It has quite a few flaws which I'll talk about but, overall, it's a really solid game. The gameplay is phenomenal. You can move sideways, jump and do actions with your shift button. These actions vary depending on your current location/state, let's say. If you press shift in the air you dash, if you do it while standing still you crouch, if while crouching you jump you perform a high jump, if you move you roll and if you jump while rolling you perform a super horizontal jump.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a very tight precision platformer, the design is top notch and it feels great to play all the time. It's just relatively short, especially for its price, but there's the whole time attack mode that I haven't touched a lot that can make the game last even longer -- you'll probably be done 100% of the game (minus time attack) in around 10 hours. More or less depending on your skill. The game does a really great job of introducing new mechanics and stuff to avoid every level and fully…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm leading off the PAX West GDQ Speedrun Stage on Sunday with Mr. Run and Jump gamesdonequick.com/schedule/50
neutral · AI labelView post →https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRZrJLWkc8Q Full review in the video. Solid platformer, but price is too high.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Haven't played this one very much yet at of writing this but this has an incredible amount of polish. Everything I'd want out of a precision platformer in a classic Atari themed package. I would highly recommend. Also Leap is a good boy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mr. Run and Jump is absolute Hell and I love it. Super tight controls, brilliant level design, and simple yet very appealing visuals. Each world has its own unique gimmicks that change up the gameplay just before it feels repetitive, so you always have something new to keep you hooked. Unfortunately I suck at the game so I’m still stuck on world 2 ):
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →VERY TOUGH. But it controls well and it's a good time!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was almost a 10/10 for me. I would have been willing to overlook the shard collecting but then I got to Dark World and well that's when it goes steeply downhill. Up to Dark World, I collected every Challenge Orb, Shard Orb, and Time Trial Orb, not completely a terrible task but it is a bit pain-staking at times. The Void Levels and the Time Trials were probably the most fun because that's how the game feels like it was meant to be played; GO FAST! Not as a collect-a-thon... -_- The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mr. Run and Jump is a pretty tough game, but super fun to play and is pretty simple. Run, jump, collect gems, get to the end portal and move on to the next world. It looks great and I love the music too! Some of the power-ups I couldn't quite get, but I'll come back to try again. I want to pet the dog!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this game will be an instant hit for lovers of classic platforming and speed running. Great visuals and interesting takes on traditional movement mechanics.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mr Run and Jump is exactly what it says. It's a very difficult parkour game that pulls no punches. Similar to Meatboy but less gruesome. It also has nice quality-of-life helps for when you are having difficulty with a particular section. This is well done, similar to the newer Mario games where it makes help available but doesn't force you to use it. Overall a great game from what I've played so far, probably one of the best of this kind of game that I've played. I have been playing it on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I am personally not the biggest fan of Platformers (my skills have degraded as I've gotten older), Mr. Run and Jump seems like an interesting concept, especially for people who enjoy super-precise platforming gameplay. I need to give it a few more hours before I decide if I want to keep playing or not but I feel pretty comfortable recommending the game to someone who enjoys this type of gameplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been a fan of Graphite Labs since I backed Hive Jump. Mr. Run and Jump is a lot of fun so far, some fun movement options and a very good, very glowy dog.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like platformers and speed running, this game is a must have. The controls are immaculate with how fluid and precise they are. I have not once found myself blaming them for my downfalls. That's not to say this game is easy though. It is a very challenging title that I would liken to Celeste and Super Meat Boy, and wouldn't be surprised to see Mr. Run and Jump attain the popularity of those titles. Each world introduces new obstacle types to overcome that accumulate as you progress…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is really fun but can be challenging at times. if u like difficult games and want a fun platformer this is for you. the speedrunning is amazing and the game feels smooth. in my opinion its easier with a controller but is also fine on keyboard. Edit: the game is still hard
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Haven't played a massive amount just yet, but a straight up recommendation from me to anyone that loves precision platformers. The game really gives you two ways of playing this which I like and usually do myself, where you try to collect everything on the first run which is usually slower, but then when you unlock time trial you go all out speed. I quite like this design and makes me want to go back and do the trials. Decent amount of content for the price EDIT: A level editor to make your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →All it took was about 30 minutes of game time to tell that this game isn't for me. Just a standard, very difficult (for me) platformer with questionable controls. There is a mode that is suppose to make the game easier but it doesn't fix the control issues for me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No mid-level saves. Can't leave a level and come back. You have to finish the level. You're either committed to it or not. Nice aesthetic but Mr Run and Jump is the one that's trapped in the world, not me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7.5/10 actual good remake made by a small team.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Neon drenched precision platformer. While there's nothing super novel here, it is well executed and has its own sense of style. It also makes some attempts to offer accessibility adjustments for people who don't have the kind of twitch reflexes that are usually demanded by precision platformers. These come in the form of extra checkpoints, and if you die enough times, invincibility. Embarrassingly, even with these accessibility choices the game was just too hard for me. But then precision…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mr Run and Jump is freaking awesome!! If you want a platformer that actively challenges you and gives the player crazy shmovement options, then this game is right up your alley. Well worth the price!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was today years old when I found out there was a game called Mr Run And Jump 🤨
neutral · AI labelView post →A fast paced, challenging precision platformer. Main sellers of the game are its fantastic movement, great soundtrack and level design to keep you on your toes. My only "complaint" as others have noted is that the game can be finished in one sitting (finished as in seeing the credits). Time attacks definitely help reduce this problem though and so does going for 100% completion as well. Unfortunately I'm a scrub and don't have the patience to collect all the blue chips and orbs, but I do look…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Started with OG pong and still play Atari 2600 games now with my nephews. They are obsessed with the new Mr Run and Jump game
positive · AI labelView post →An excellent game. Definitely on the difficult side and not for those who don't enjoy replaying a level many times. However, for those who enjoy honing their skills and going for the perfect run, this is a great game for you. Really tight, responsive controls. I would love to see a sequel.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay looks like a cross between Celeste and one of the newer Super Mario Bros games where you get an assist if you keep dying. It's alright. The controls are still a little bit loose for my liking. I don't like how when I tap the A button while facing a wall it wall jumps even if I'm some distance away. I don't hate it, but I'm not excited by the barren neon backgrounds or gameplay that I't I've seen many times before. I wish I could give it a neutral rating.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Awesome platform game!! Super challenging if you go for 100% speedruns, but pleasantly enjoyable otherwise. Be sure to turn down the bloom if you don't want to get blinded.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a very beautiful game but hard. Definitely trial and error.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The most underrated game ever created.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is pure platforming *BLISS* - imagine fusing the 2D precision gameplay of Celeste with 3D Mario's moveset, and this is pretty much what you'd get. It's not perfect, but any flaws I could mention are minor, and I could count them on one hand. Short of a full-game speedrun timer (Which I'm surprised isn't present, given the type of game this is - maybe one could be added in an update?), the only thing that could possibly make this game better is mod support for custom levels / gimmicks,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game feels like a long lost friend that you're finally catching up with Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiK5cJAnMrA
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has very nice old school graphics and nice music. It gave me lots of satisfaction after beating each stage. It can help you if you get stuck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Does what it says on the box, that's for sure. You run and you jump, more running and jumping than you can shake a stick at. Now go fetch that stick as you chase your dog through crazy dangerous environs. The visuals are beautiful, but don't get too distracted staring at them, because when they say precision platformer, they mean it! You will die and you will die a lot from every wrong jump or step. Anyone who likes this type of game will enjoy this for sure. The controls are very responsive…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are dying for a platformer game because you have played them all of them then I would recommend this game; otherwise, I would suggest putting this on the wishlist. The challenge is there. I think one button is trying to do too much making controls a little odd at times. The graphics and theme is nice. I do not like how when restarting a level trying to collect all the shards that the previously collected shards at there. I do see the care that was put into the game and it does have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic challenging platformer with tight controls. The soundtrack is great and matches well with the neon aesthetic. Overall a fun and well made game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mr. Run and Jump is a gorgeous looking game utilizing simplistic design and color choices to make a very challenging and rewarding puzzle precision based 2D Platformer. The music is catchy and matches the visuals nicely. If you're a fan of something like Super Meatboy or any other fast paced 2D platformer you'll be right at home here. I was a fan of the previous Graphite Lab release, Hive Jump, so I was more than willing to give this a chance. I'm definitely going to be picking up another copy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →tight controls, feels real good to move around in, and I quite like the aesthetics. Simple and pleasant.
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