JETRUNNER

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JETRUNNER is a single player arcade platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Riddlebit Software and was released on September 4, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

“A wise man once described Jetrunning as the perfect combination of athleticism and engineering. It’s where the frontier of science meets the breaking point of human mettle… and highly monetizable video broadcasting!” — Mick Acaster, Jetrunning Commentator WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF JETRUNNERIn a dazzling near-future where gravity is optional and style is mandatory, JETRUNNER is the planet’s most …

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

Smooth and satisfying movement mechanics with a high skill ceiling, including wallrunning, dashing, and innovative punch boosts that create varied and creative speedrun strategies.
Engaging level design that encourages exploration, optimization, and finding unconventional shortcuts, providing great replayability and challenge especially for speedrunning enthusiasts.
Well-executed audio and visual presentation, including strong voice acting, appealing art style, and a polished, stable game performance across platforms.

Some players find the movement physics inconsistent or awkward at times, leading to frustration and a feeling of lack of control over momentum.
Certain achievements and medal difficulties, especially at the highest levels, can feel overly challenging or less motivating to pursue for some players.
Missing features such as replay or ghost modes limit the ability to learn from top leaderboard runs, and some game design choices like restrictive single-use power-ups can disrupt flow.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is fast-paced, smooth, and highly enjoyable, especially for speedrunning enthusiasts, featuring varied levels, intricate mechanics, and satisfying movement physics. Novel mechanics like the grappling hook add depth and creativity, offering a high skill ceiling without any wasted content. Overall, it delivers addictive, polished parkour and shooting gameplay with a supportive community.
- “A high-skill yet enjoyable speedrun, defined by intricate mechanics and a superlative skill ceiling that continually challenges even expert players.”
- “Everything about the movement and physics just feels perfect and finding the fastest way to complete levels creates a very satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “Amazing game, with novel movement mechanics that are easy to pick up but hard to master to get the best times!”
- “The grapple mechanic has some jank to it.”
- “I'd still put Celaria's shortcut strats above this game's, but the amount of mechanics and therefore options to cook your run make this a really close competitor.”
- “No need to do storytelling moments if all you want is gameplay.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is seamlessly integrated into gameplay through in-level dialogue and audio, avoiding traditional cutscenes and visual novel styles. While the plot follows a familiar underdog sports theme, the writing is notably strong and adds an appealing layer without overshadowing the gameplay. Overall, the story is a well-crafted, enjoyable complement that enhances the game's experience.
- “I really like the way the story is handled though, it's all dialogue in the level so you don't have to watch cutscenes.”
- “The plot is a fairly standard underdog sportsball affair, but the writing is way better than it has any right to be for a generic sports game.”
- “The story so far and how it is portrayed is a nice cherry on top!”
- “No visual novel storytelling.”
- “Nobody's playing this game for the story.”
- “No need to do storytelling moments if all you want is gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their smooth movement, appealing art style, and visually striking design. Level variety and creative shortcuts enhance the overall visual and gameplay experience, contributing to a dynamic and enjoyable flow.
- “Movement is so smooth, levels and mechanics are varied, shortcuts are cool, visuals are absolute top.”
- “Amazing graphics and speed!”
- “Good movement shooter, fun levels and cool graphical art style.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly with good performance and support for 4:3 aspect ratio, making it ideal for players who enjoy speedrunning and route optimization. While polished and fast, it lacks a ghost watching system for viewing optimized runs, which some find inconvenient. Overall, it delivers a fun and efficient experience with solid mechanics.
- “Incredibly fun speedrunning game if you have the itch for optimization and perfecting your routes while refining your ability to achieve the best run.”
- “Still, it’s well-optimized, runs buttery smooth, and nails the “one more run” vibe.”
- “The game is polished and runs smoothly.”
- “Currently, there is no ghost watching system in the game, which makes it even more annoying since if you want to run optimized routes, you either have to look at their DC or search on YouTube.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is praised for its genuine jokes, realistic character dialogue, and strong voice acting, creating an engaging and funny experience. Additionally, the game's playful design encourages breaking conventional paths in amusing ways, enhancing the comedic appeal.
- “The jokes are genuinely funny, the characters have realistic motivation and talk like real people, and the voice actors are great.”
- “Dialogue is funny.”
- “Every level is an invitation to break the game in order to discover new and better routes, and I find it hilarious that levels telegraph their intended (and - spoiler alert - suboptimal) path using the oldest visual cues in the book.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally praised for being fun and energetic, complementing the levels and story well, with voice actors delivering lively performances. However, some users felt it lacked a truly addictive, heart-pounding soundtrack akin to titles like Neon White.
- “Great levels, story, and music.”
- “The music is fun and energetic, and the voice actors sound like they had a blast while recording.”
- “The only thing missing for me was that heart-pounding, addictive soundtrack that Neon White nailed with Machine Girl — maybe an unfair expectation, but it’s something I kept wishing for.”