# Spike City

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1353810055](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1353810055)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1353810055`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nitrome
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (372 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2018-05-02
- **First published:** 2018-05-02
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spike-city/id1353810055)
- **Website:** [http://www.nitrome.com/mobile/](http://www.nitrome.com/mobile/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.nitrome.com/privacy](http://www.nitrome.com/privacy)

## Description

Explore exciting worlds and solve tricky challenges in this action-packed platforming game!

- Spiky platforming action!
- Just swipe up, down, left, and right to move around!
- Stick into walls with your powerful spike!
- Endless challenges!
- Awesome Level Mode!
- Epic boss battles!
- Collect cool power-ups!
- Customise your character!
- Retro pixel graphics!

-Important information-
This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase.

## Rankings

- #102,891 — Overall

## Review summary

Spike City shows potential with a neat concept and fast-paced play, and many reviews note responsive controls when the game runs. However, stability issues—crashes and startup failures—greatly hinder playability. Input lag and unreliable controls compound the frustration, while progression is hindered by overly difficult levels. Monetization concerns (unlocking Adventure Mode with coins) and frequent ads further degrade the experience. Overall, the game's concept and potential are marred by repeated technical and design flaws.

### Pros

- Enjoyable concept with fast-paced gameplay
- Controls are responsive when the game runs
- Fun and engaging gameplay when it works
- Graphics are decent

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and startup failures
- Input lag and inconsistent controls
- Adventure mode is gated behind in-game currency or coins
- Level design is very hard / progression bottlenecks
- Ads can be intrusive

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1353810055)