Background

Doodle Jump was released in 2009 by Lima Sky, a small studio founded by brothers Igor and Marko Pusenjak, and became one of the breakout hits of the early App Store era — at one point one of the best-selling paid apps in App Store history. Its hand-drawn, sketchbook-style visuals and simple tilt-to-move controls made it instantly approachable, helping define what a "casual mobile game" could look like just as smartphone gaming was taking off.

Its endless vertical-climbing format, hopping between platforms while avoiding monsters and hazards, became hugely influential in its own right, inspiring a wave of similar "endless climber" games across mobile and browser platforms in the years that followed.

How to Play

• Arrow Keys / A and D — move the Doodler left and right; it jumps automatically.
• Land on platforms to bounce upward and continue climbing.
• Use springs and other boosts to reach greater heights faster.
• Avoid monsters and hazards that can end your climb.

Goal & Purpose

The goal is simple and endless: climb as high as possible without falling off the bottom of the screen or colliding with a monster, with your best height serving as the score to beat on your next attempt.

Tips for Climbing Higher

• Use screen-wrapping to your advantage — moving off one edge brings you back on the opposite side.
• Prioritize landing on springs and boost platforms whenever they're reachable.
• Stay calm under pressure — panicked, erratic movements are more likely to send you off a platform.

Why Play Doodle Jump

It's a genuine piece of mobile gaming history that still holds up as a simple, endlessly replayable classic. If you enjoy this kind of arcade challenge, GBK Games also has Crossy Road for another beloved endless arcade icon.