Arcade · 2011
Jetpack Joyride
In short: Jetpack Joyride is an Arcade game by Big Ant Studios, released in 2011 on PlayStation and Mobile. It takes about 5 hours to beat. Critics rate it 90/100.
· A hit for mobile devices, released in the distant 2011 when the platform was just starting to move towards games. The game is an endless side-scrolling runner, the first time it appeared on devices running the iOS. Later the game was ported to other platforms, among which two unusual for the first decade of the…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 September 2011
- Genre
- Arcade · Casual · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 5 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PlayStation · Mobile
- Studio
- Big Ant Studios, Halfbrick Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 90
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 90 — critics loved it
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Jetpack Joyride?
Expect about 5 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Jetpack Joyride with friends?
No, Jetpack Joyride is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Jetpack Joyride on?
Jetpack Joyride is available on PlayStation and Mobile.
Is Jetpack Joyride a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 90.
What games are like Jetpack Joyride?
In the same spirit: Fruit Ninja Classic, Ovivo and Valfaris: Mecha Therion.



