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Pumpkin Jack
Developer Evil Raptor
Pumpkin Jack is a video game developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier and published by Headup Games. It was released for Windows, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in 2020 and PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2021. It combines elements of action-adventure games, 3D platform games, and hack and slash gameplay. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
491 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
86
LovedLoved
300 positive · 50 negative
95% range 82–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 300 | 50 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 41 | 4 | 79 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
1 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,787 of 4,205 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
84% recommend · 214 yes, 40 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 254 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (8,992 of 9,883 positive).
Players praise the game's Halloween atmosphere and nostalgic 3D platformer feel. [1][2][3] Many find it short but sweet, with varied gameplay and charming humor. [1][4][5] Some criticize imprecise controls and frustrating difficulty spikes. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
Pumpkin Jack is an extremely mid game - it does what it does well, which is not much. As a 3D platformer and collectathon, it's pretty decent. There's platforming, exploration, combat and some puzzles, with no area being excellent but all being serviceable. Platforming sometimes require a level of precision the games does not provide, with Jack's jumps being floaty and slippery. Exploration is mostly okay, you'll be …
- [1]
Short but sweet 3D action platformer. It's surprsingly well done, so much diversity for such a short game. There so many different mini-games, each level has a different atmosphere and a different weapon you can play with. The story is fun and giggle worthy at times. The platforming is pretty simple, it does the trick tho. Definitely an awesome experience, just make sure to wait for a deep discount.
- [3]
Amazing game! Perfect for the Halloween vibe. The gameplay is spot-on, the story is fun, witty, and the visuals are spooky and atmospheric. Highly recommended!
- [5]
🎃 A short, casual, relaxing adventure that won't take you more than ~4h. It's easy, has few mechanics, and a simple approach to everything, but that doesn't make it bad. The platforming isn't complicated, the controls are extremely responsive, and button usage is minimal. Each level strives to be unique, with new weapon and short minigames. Secrets aren't all that hidden, and you can unlock some skins. The enemies …
- [2]
A lovely little gem to enjoy around Halloween. Really fun and it made me laugh quite often!
Summarised from 34 of the 362 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 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
84% of the 254 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Pumpkin Jack. The complaint that keeps coming up: imprecise controls and floaty jumps. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
On the review aggregation website Metacritic, Pumpkin Jack received positive reviews on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 and mixed reviews on Windows and Nintendo Switch. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 61% of critics. Hardcore Gamer praised the variety of gameplay styles and said that the game is fun despite some rough edges. Commenting on its retro PlayStation 2-style gameplay, Push Square wrote that it is a "game that knows exactly what it wants to be, and delivers with confidence". Nintendo Life called it "an absolute triumph" and compared it positively to MediEvil. NintendoWorldReport found it "surprisingly…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 491 · most liked firstHi! I'm a french #gamedev Studio Owner & Technical Director 🖥️🎮✨ I bring video game ideas to life through clever game design, effortless technical solutions and invaluable organizational skills. I've been working on #CaravanSandWitch & #PumpkinJack. Let's share about #ui #techart #indiedev!
neutral · AI labelView post →Random Screenshots of my Games #26 - Pumpkin Jack. Don't let the colorful kiddie-friendly graphics fool you; Pumpkin Jack is a game about literal hell on Earth. It takes place in a world where everything was so happy and peaceful, the devil himself got bored and decided to shake things up a bit by releasing monsters across the world. Humans didn't like having their peaceful lives interrupted like that, so they hired a wizard to protect them against the invading hordes of demons. In response,…
neutral · AI labelView post →List of 3rd person shooter-3D platformer hybrids I know of (and looking for more). **Brief overview:** This particular hybrid genre is quite rare to find and very enjoyable for me. I think it can largely be credited to *Ratchet & Clank* for trendsetting and inspiring all the rest (even *Jak 2* had used some of *Ratchet*'s code after *Jak and Daxter [1]: The Precursor Legacy* didnt have any weapons). There are some older games that might have inspired *Ratchet & Clank*, such as *Blasto*, which…
neutral · AI labelView post →This track is called "The Haunted Mines Boss"! Pumpkin Jack was a cool game! The game was a platformer with a ton of spooky vibes, it embodied the spirit of Halloween through and through! The gameplay was fun as well, and the OST had some bangers on it! It's a perfect game to play for the season!
positive · AI labelView post →Short but sweet 3D action platformer. It's surprsingly well done, so much diversity for such a short game. There so many different mini-games, each level has a different atmosphere and a different weapon you can play with. The story is fun and giggle worthy at times. The platforming is pretty simple, it does the trick tho. Definitely an awesome experience, just make sure to wait for a deep discount.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A lovely little gem to enjoy around Halloween. Really fun and it made me laugh quite often!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game’s beautiful, scary, funny and has a great Halloween vibe. 100 pumpkins of out 10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎃Pumpkin Jack (Fanart | 2022)🎃 Fanart I did of the superfun videogame Pumpkin Jack some time ago! I really still enjoy this little game and it always manages to bring back the halloween mood! #art #fanart #pumpkinjack #halloween
positive · AI labelView post →Jogabilidade | Gameplay Pumpkin Jack é simplesmente uma delícia de jogar. Ele traz aquela vibe nostálgica dos clássicos de plataforma 3D, lembrando bastante jogos como Crash Bandicoot, Spyro e até alguns títulos do PS2. A movimentação é fluida, leve e muito responsiva, fazendo com que cada fase seja prazerosa do começo ao fim. O jogo ainda conta com várias armas diferentes, cada uma com um estilo próprio de combo, o que mantém o combate variado e divertido. Além disso, os mini-games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game 299: Pumpkin Jack A delightful action-platformer, with that classic, Medievil-like spooky aesthetic, a diverse cast of funny characters, a really fun combat system and an overall style that harks back to the PS2 era in the best possible way.
positive · AI labelView post →EVERYONE HAIL TO THE PUMPKIN KING NOW It's Halloween night and we're FINISHING Pumpkin Jack! I don't know how much longer is left in this game but we're pushing till it's done. Let's get spooky! 🎃
neutral · AI labelView post →i was supposed to play Pumpkin Jack tonight, but I'm feeling something a little silly So today we dive into a fun little game I've never played but I've heard is delightfully silly; Later Alligator by SmallBü & Pillow Fight. What sort of shenanigans does an alligator have in store for us?
neutral · AI labelView post →Bear with me— Last October i paid tribute to a lil indie game I love called Pumpkin Jack by, yep, making an OC. This is an alternate version of the game I created in my head. Plus a short comic below⬇️ #indiegame #fanart #digitalart #oc #pumpkin
positive · AI labelView post →STREAM SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Mon - New Archipelago Game Prep w/Arknon Tues - Pumpkin Jack Thurs - Pokemon Crowd Control Nuzlocke Sat - Fire Emblem Engage w/Death Sun - Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth (Art by U3Mel)
neutral · AI labelView post →Amazing game! Perfect for the Halloween vibe. The gameplay is spot-on, the story is fun, witty, and the visuals are spooky and atmospheric. Highly recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[GamersGate] Pumpkin Jack ($4.50 / 85% off). Steam Key
neutral · AI labelView post →This was absolutely the game I needed right now. A super-simple yet extremely charming and fun action platformer that I had an absolute blast playing, and a real drive to get all the collectibles in. My favourite part was definitely all the characters: the dialogue is really enjoyable and I want to cosplay as Jack. My one gripe is the kart minigame in one of the middle levels: the mandatory repeated button presses and poorly-conveyed mechanics were the one dip in my enjoyment in this overall…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The movements are stiff, the visual effects cause blindness and dizziness, and the production is extremely sloppy as hell. but I still passed it 100%
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Steam] Pumpkin Jack ($2.69 / 91% off).
neutral · AI labelView post →STREAM SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Tues - Duckapelago w/@arknonthehero.bsky.social Tues - Pumpkin Jack Thurs - My Card Is Better Than Your Card (Indie Game Grab Bag!) Sat - Fire Emblem Engage with @death2990.bsky.social Sun - VTuber Pokemon Type Sorting (Art by Cheezyhoe)
neutral · AI labelView post →🔴Aaaa, ooo!! Spooky!!!! 'Spooky' game oooooo! Playin Pumpkin Jack.... twitch.tv/vampilot_nos #Vtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →Anybody intrested for Novemceber I have gog codes for these games, comment the game name Plague Tales Innocence Scorn Pumpkin Jack Monster Train Biocock Remastered Mafia Defintive Edition Cormon Way more games in comments/replies(word limit) #blutoid #indiegamea #gamedeals #gamecodes
neutral · AI labelView post →Now that the autumn time has finally arrived, it's time to harvest pumpkins and enjoy Halloween-themed games like this one. I had a blast so far. The world looks stunning! You couldn't find a better fit than what this world has to offer. Our job is to fight off evil in different settings. It starts easy and gets a bit harder the more progress you make. While on the journey, Jack skins appear to be collected and put on to show off while slaying enemies, left to right. Meeting friends and making…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New review! 356 - Pumpkin Jack Our dalliance with "vaguely Halloween-y games" continues with Pumpkin Jack, a Burton-esque PS2-style throwback game about helping the Devil crush humanity. #videogames #gaming #indiegame #review thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/p...
neutral · AI labelView post →Returning from my Twitch haitus to go full force into Halloweenie games! 🎃 Later today, we are playing a cute platform game, Pumpkin Jack to start it off! Then news about October plans and this month's chosen souls game. ↪ 🔗https://twitch.tv/baroqueinspiration pic of me and Atka as payment
neutral · AI labelView post →Pumpkin Jack is an extremely mid game - it does what it does well, which is not much. As a 3D platformer and collectathon, it's pretty decent. There's platforming, exploration, combat and some puzzles, with no area being excellent but all being serviceable. Platforming sometimes require a level of precision the games does not provide, with Jack's jumps being floaty and slippery. Exploration is mostly okay, you'll be on the lookout for crow skulls but other than that levels are extremely linear…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dang, that pumpkin got moves 😳 Game: Pumpkin Jack by Evil Raptor (Nintendo Switch version)
neutral · AI labelView post →Appleseed's Indie Game Of The Day! Day 97) Pumpkin Jack by Evil Raptor A spooky 3D platform game where you play as Jack, a man brought back to life by the Devil to terrorize a wizard helping humans fight against monsters and demons. It's awesome.
positive · AI labelView post →I'm thinking cause it's Halloween and I'm alone this evening let's just power push through Pumpkin Jack and try to beat the game? Get those Halloween vibes going 🎃
neutral · AI labelView post →Pretty fun and short action-platformer; themed perfectly for the spooky season and short enough to 100% in 10 hours or less.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PSA: Pumpkin Jack is 5.99 right now (80% off) on the eShop until June 13, since it's "off season" for a Halloween game. Now's a good time to pick it up and have ready for spooky season!
neutral · AI labelView post →Ok Pumpkin Jack is insanely funny and great platformer game xD I defo wanna try and finish this off this week when I next stream either fri/saturday :3
positive · AI labelView post →STREAM SCHEDULE OCT. 26 - NOV. 1 Shorts-o-Ween is almost over! With Pumpkin Jack, The Mortuary Assistant, A SURPRISE GAME THAT IS MEANT TO BE A SURPRISE SO NO SPOILING IF YOU RECOGNIZE IT, and ending on the long-awaited My Friendly Neighborhood! Follow: www.twitch.tv/weyland_here
neutral · AI labelView post →I have to say, I went into Pumpkin Jack with pretty big expectations. From the very first glance, it was obvious the game had a very interesting theme and visual design. The Halloween aesthetic immediately caught my attention, so of course I had to give it a try. As always, I’ll break down what I liked and what made me go “meh.” Things I really liked: When it comes to the core platforming, the game does what it’s supposed to do and it does it well enough. The level design isn’t anything…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pumpkin Jack is a wrap! Took around 5 hours to beat. This was a fun lil game! The spooky theme was a cool vibe for a platformer, and the platforming and combat were pretty fun! The inspiration from early 2000's platformers in this game was also nice to see as well 😊 it was an enjoyable game overall!
positive · AI labelView post →Next game is Pumpkin Jack! ngl I meant to play this game last month since the cover gives off Halloween vibes and kinda missed the mark since it's November now lmao I still wanna play it tho! The photos on the back of the box give off a MediEvil vibe, which is awesome, so I'm excited to play it!
positive · AI labelView post →SPOOKY SCARY.... Pumpkin Jack? It's October and I have Halloween fever, so let's celebrate by starting a NEW AND BLIND playthrough of Pumpkin Jack, an indie game by Evil Raptor. Let's dive in! 🎃
neutral · AI labelView post →What a stream! Thank you everyone for hanging out with me! We finished Pumpkin Jack and started Control. Control is going to be an interesting game! Can't wait to get back to it!
neutral · AI labelView post →This game embodies the spirit of Halloween 🎃🦉٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´- it’s perfect for this time of year 🎃 You can tell the developers poured a lot of love into it; the art style and atmosphere are reminiscent of Tim Burton. I love the protagonist, Jack he’s something of a villain! ヾ(๑╹◡╹)ﾉ🔪 There’s something genuinely fun about playing as the villain. It’s a solid platformer that stands out for its excellent humor, even when replaying it, I still find the owl, the raven, and Jack to be incredibly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Haunted Hoard continues with a review of Pumpkin Jack for PC! thegamehoard.com/2026/10/22/t... #gaming #videogames #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →34) Pumpkin Jack An ooky spooky 3D action game that harkens back to the PSX era and feels like a love letter to MediEvil. Loved the art and cartoony atmosphere, and while some sequences were hit or miss, the boss fights were nicely varied and challenging. Definitely enjoyed this one!
positive · AI labelView post →🎃 NOW LIVE I discovered this neat little game called "Pumpkin Jack" a few weeks ago, which looks like a cute PS2 style action adventure. Let's check it out tonight! www.youtube.com/live/hS1VUOG... || twitch.tv/kori
neutral · AI labelView post →Heya folks, here's a set of screens from an indie 3D platformer called Pumpkin Jack by Nicolas Meyssonnier and Headup. This was one of today's free Prime Gaming games, and it's seriously the perfect Halloween game. Loads of fun, too. #pumpkinjack #videogames #indiegames #3dplatformer #screenshots
positive · AI labelView post →Pumpkin Jack is a simple, yet fun, action platformer that has the perfect Halloween vibe. The dialogue has decent humor that got a few chuckles out of me. The collectibles aren't too hard to find so getting 100% achievement completion is very doable. The only downside is the combat because the enemies are too easy and most can be cheesed using the overpowered crow. The crow has a farther projectile distance than most enemies and can be sent out through items or buildings you are taking cover…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pumpkin Jack (2020) Developer: Evil Raptor What I love about it: a modern PS2 game, and I say that as a huge compliment
positive · AI labelView post →It started out fine with good platforming. Then about halfway through there's a big difficulty spike and the way your character handles doesn't feel precise enough to navigate many of the trickier platforming sections. I really liked the mini games idea but most of them have bad camera angles, dragged on way too long and felt frustrating. The bosses have fun mechanics but the odd camera angles and/or zoom and some of the damage these bosses do are massive. Felt like I was playing God of War 3…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has some fun boss segments! ngl I love boss segments where you dodge a lot of enemy attacks and projectiles cuz it feels cool af when you pull it off without getting hit 😎 Game: Pumpkin Jack by Evil Raptor (Nintendo Switch version)
neutral · AI labelView post →My first impressions of Pumpkin Jack (little over 2 hours in) are: it's pretty spooky! And nostalgic! tbh this game has strong late PS1/early PS2 platformer vibes, which is really cool! In terms of gameplay, it's an action platformer, it's somewhat simple, but enjoyable imo! I'm having fun with it!
positive · AI labelView post →I have a HALLOWEEN SPECIAL STREAM for RIGHT NOW and probably tomorrow!!! @dreamingdragonn.bsky.social gifted me the game Pumpkin Jack, so it's time to get in the spirit (lol) Come join the fun, you might see someone that hasn't been around in QUITE a long time... www.twitch.tv/mal_content_ 🎃👻🔪
neutral · AI labelView post →STREAM SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Mon - Spookapelago w/Arknon Tues - Pumpkin Jack Thurs - Pokemon Shiny Hunting OR Random Indie Game stream (TBD) Sat - Fire Emblem Engage w/Death Sun - Pokemon Firered Crowd Control Nuzlocke (For Pokemon for Palestine!) (Art by CheckyNyanChan)
neutral · AI labelView post →The SPOOKY MONTH vibes continue! Gonna be playing another Halloween game called Pumpkin Jack today on stream! This game might take me 2 streams to beat, so I'll probably stream it next Tuesday as well! #vtuber #vsky #spookymonth
neutral · AI labelView post →Y'all have NO IDEA how much I love the fuck out of video games where playable characters have a scythe. When my mom gave me her PSP, the 1st game I bought for it was Death Jr. Then I got games like Have a Nice Death (Thank you @abortresspsx.bsky.social) & Pumpkin Jack on my Switch
neutral · AI labelView post →2025 gaming backlog 33 - Pumpkin Jack (PS4) A wonderful theme can't quite save this otherwise repetitive action-platformer from mediocrity. Fun weapons and visuals, but dull fights and overused sequences make this fall flat. #videogames🕹️ #indiegames
negative · AI labelView post →I haven't played all these but they look cool, maybe worth checking out: Pumpkin Jack, Spark the Electric Jester 3, and Sonic Robo Blast 2 (it's free, not on Steam)
neutral · AI labelView post →A simple idea, but done really well. Pumpkin Jack is a solid action platformer with a cute art style, nice-feeling physics, memorable music, and enough gameplay variety to stay fun. It vaguely reminds of Rayman 2, just much shorter and simpler. It’s definitely not a masterpiece, but it’s perfect for killing a couple of evenings and having a good time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎃 A short, casual, relaxing adventure that won't take you more than ~4h. It's easy, has few mechanics, and a simple approach to everything, but that doesn't make it bad. The platforming isn't complicated, the controls are extremely responsive, and button usage is minimal. Each level strives to be unique, with new weapon and short minigames. Secrets aren't all that hidden, and you can unlock some skins. The enemies aren't particularly challenging, but even so, the bosses are nice. The dev was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despite the game frustrating me I enjoyed what I played of it and I am glad I checked it out. I'm not good at 3d platformers cause I grew up during the Mario/Mega Man era I feel like if I had been born during the 3d platformer age I probably would be better at this game. Kudos to the developer for creating a great looking game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to turn the video game Pumpkin Jack into a slasher film.
neutral · AI labelView post →Boring, repetitive and sometimes frustrating gameplay. Graphics and soundtrack are ok, but honestly I don't see any reason to buy this game even on sale. Not worth your time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wooo another new game started! Thanks folks for joining me for Pumpkin Jack! We raided into Sma for some Inscription! www.twitch.tv/smaman Tomorrow we will NOT be doing Digimon like planned, but instead will be doing some Goblin Cleanup alongside the lovely Trashi, Death & Trix!
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