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Rat On The Run

Action

Ratings

Age

4+

Category

Action

Languages

English

Rat on the Run is a fast-paced platformer starring Ratty, a rodent on a mission for snacks! Navigate through complex levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and of course, lots of cheese. With simple one-tap controls, you must time your jumps perfectly to navigate around traps and reach the end of each stage. Featuring various game modes, including the classic 'Cheese Chase' and special challenge levels, Rat on the Run offers a delightful and addictive experience for platformer fans.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

76/100

Rat on the Run is a charming, retro-inspired platformer that perfectly captures the 'easy to play, hard to master' philosophy. You play as a hungry rat navigating through a variety of levels to collect cheese and reach the exit. The controls are incredibly simple—automatic running with tap-to-jump mechanics—but the level design is where the complexity lies. Each stage is a spatial puzzle requiring precise timing and quick reflexes to avoid traps and enemies.

The pixel art is nostalgic and colorful, and the soundtrack is a catchy chiptune delight. What I appreciated most was the 'challenge' levels that introduce unique mechanics like zero-gravity or moving platforms. It’s the kind of game that is perfect for short sessions but addictive enough to keep you playing for an hour as you try to get a perfect three-star rating on a difficult stage. It’s a polished, lighthearted adventure that is great for players of all ages.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Feb 17 2026

Features

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Classic arcade-platforming action

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Multiple game modes and dozens of levels

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Charming retro-inspired pixel art

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Global leaderboards and achievements

Tips & Walkthrough

Gameplays

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Q&A

While there aren't traditional bosses, every tenth level features an elite 'Security System' level that requires perfect timing to bypass.

Ratings & Reviews

I love this game!!!
Thu Apr 03 2025 donnie8986

Even though it's free now it was definitly worth $0.99!!! My fav game!!!! ***update: 7 years later and I still think this is an amazing game. *** update: 15+ years later and I STILL remember this game. I appreciate Donut Games so much for being one of few devs that just sell the game and don’t add in-game purchases or ads. I will continue to play until I can no longer use my hands!

The coolest game ever😍♥️
Mon Jul 22 2019 anonymous0.78

I remember playing so much this game when I was 6 years old, but then I changed my phone and lost the game, but now I got it back and it’s only 0.99, it’s totally worth to getting this game LOVE IT!!

Played this one a lot in 2009 on my iPhone 2G.
Wed Jan 05 2022 blueshogun96

Fun game, the first iPhone game I ever remembered buying. Just got to play it again for the first time in a decade after my first iPhone got stolen.

best game!!
Sat Nov 17 2018 Heather Schill

I have been playing this game for 10 years and it’s been a large part of my life. that sounds a little sad but it has never failed to entertain!

Nostalgic game
Fri Jul 24 2020 LaysRates

I used to play this on my moms iPhone 4 when I was around 6 and loved it. Now that I’m 16 I finally found this game again and it’s just as fun! $1.99 well spent to relive my childhood

Nostalgic
Sun Apr 09 2023 ezzzzzziiiii

Played a lot on my dad’s old phone. Super cool that you can still play it!!

Had it for years
Fri Apr 27 2018 hammy12121212

Still replay!!!!

I❤️ this game
Mon Feb 15 2021 dragonloveralpha

Needs more levels no ads and I ❤️💕 this but needs more levels

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