Jetrunner

Jetrunner

Riddlebit Software September 4, 2025
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About Jetrunner

Jetrunner is a first person shooter that injects parkour into its core. Developed by Riddlebit Software and released in 2025, it’s a PC-only single player game that leans into arcade-style action. The visuals are bold and comic book inspired, with a focus on dynamic movement and sharp gunplay. It’s a fast game where you’re constantly running, jumping, and shooting through vertical environments. The elevator pitch? It’s Trackmania’s speed mixed with Titanfall’s agility, wrapped in a stylized indie package. If you like fluid mechanics and chaotic pacing, this one’s got your name on it.

Gameplay

In Jetrunner, you spend most sessions sprinting across platforms, using wall runs and midair flips to stay in motion while fending off enemies. Each level is a vertical maze that demands precision, miss a jump and you’ll fall back to the start. Combat is straightforward, with a handful of weapons that prioritize quick reflexes over strategy. The real challenge lies in mastering the parkour. You’ll replay sections to perfect routes, balancing speed with accuracy. Sessions rarely last longer than 20 minutes, but the relentless pace keeps things addictive. Controls are tight, but the lack of respawns means every mistake costs time.

What Players Think

The PlayPile community gives Jetrunner a 76% average rating, with 80% of players completing the main story. Average playtime is 11.5 hours, though 25% of players report hitting 15+ hours chasing optional challenges. Reviews are split, 42% call it “a high energy blast,” while 18% gripe about “repetitive level design.” Community moods lean toward “excited” and “frustrated,” with one user writing, “The movement is buttery, but the levels feel like a loop.” Achievements are 40% completion on average, with the “Master Runner” title proving the hardest to unlock.

PlayPile's Take

Jetrunner is a short but punchy experience for fans of arcade action. At $24.99, it’s a low-risk pick for its 12-hour average playtime. The parkour mechanics are a standout, but the lack of variety in later levels might wear thin. With 40% achievement completion, it’s rewarding but demanding. If you enjoy fast-paced, skill-based gameplay and don’t mind a few grindy sections, it’s worth a shot. Not a long term commitment, but it’ll give you a rush.

Game Modes

Single player

IGDB Rating

80.0

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