Play as the blue-collared everyman in this retro-inspired sidescroller!

In Jumping Jean, you play as an everyday hero, a simple worker determined to save the day.

You're no superpowered plumber, and you're certainly not the heroic electrician of the kingdom, Jumping Jean

You are a humble minion tasked with defending your homeland! You'll move left, right, and... actually, that's about it!

Can you survive an oncoming onslaught of dangerous electricians using nothing but your ability to move sideways?


Download the free FULL VERSION below, or try out the DEMO above!

note: the audio does not sync properly in the demo,
why not try out the (completely free) full game instead?


How to Play:

  • Press any button to change direction!
  • Bump Jumping Jean & friends to defeat them.
  • Don't get stomped!

What's New in v2.00:

  • Complete UI and UX overhaul!
  • A whole lotta juice!
  • Rebalancing!? A ten year old game!?

Originally made for GGJ 2014:

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are".
StatusReleased
PlatformsHTML5, Windows, Android
Release date Jun 30, 2025
Rating
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorsSnack, miracleMira
GenreAction, Survival
Made withUnity, Clip Studio Paint
Tags8-Bit, Arcade, Difficult, Music, NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), Pixel Art, Retro, Singleplayer, Souls-like
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Gamepad (any), Joystick, Touchscreen
AccessibilityOne button

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Click download now to get access to the following files:

Jumping Jean v2.00 - Windows 24 MB
Jumping Jean v2.00 - Android 21 MB

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I didn’t expect to like this game so much. It’s challenging but not impossible, with a nice art style. The bosses are fun, though some, like Waluigi, are hard to figure out. The biggest downside is the repetitive music and sound, which I ended up turning off.

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!