Jetpack Joyride similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Jetpack Joyride is a 2011 side-scrolling endless runner/action video game created by Chief Creative Officer Luke Muscat at Halfbrick Studios. Originally released for iOS devices on the App Store on September 1, 2011, the game has since been ported to many other systems. The game features the same protagonist as Monster Dash, Barry Steakfries, who the player controls as he steals a jet pack from a top-secret laboratory. The game has been met with very favorable reviews, and has won numerous awards.
What works
- Tight and responsive one-touch controls
- Engaging mission and progression system
- Varied vehicles and gadgets add gameplay depth
- Addictive and replayable
- Humorous and playful tone
Things to keep in mind
- Repetitive environment and obstacle patterns
- Frequent ads in free-to-play version
- Limited narrative depth
- No multiplayer or social cooperation
- Content can feel finite after extended play
What to play next
Top picks
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Last update: 13/09/2026