# Platform Panic

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id940103464](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id940103464)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id940103464`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nitrome
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (124 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-27
- **First published:** 2014-12-17
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/platform-panic/id940103464)
- **Website:** [http://www.nitrome.com/mobile/](http://www.nitrome.com/mobile/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.nitrome.com/privacy](http://www.nitrome.com/privacy)

## Description

Platform Panic pits platform game heroes from the ages against each other to crown the best. Unlock all heroes and climb the king of the leaderboard in an endlessly generated retro platformer. The experience is easy to learn with swipe left, right, and up controls, paired with a pumping chiptune soundtrack and pixel-perfect retro graphics.

Important for parents: this game may include direct links to social networking sites for users over 13, external web links, in-app purchases, and advertising of Nitrome products. These features can take players away from the game.

## Rankings

- #126,412 — Overall
- #21 — platform

## Review summary

Platform Panic is praised for its gorgeous retro pixel-art graphics and nostalgic arcade vibe, with addictive, challenging gameplay. Reviews generally note a light ad footprint, though some want an ad-free option. Common drawbacks include progress not saving, a grindy coin system, and calls for more updates/new content. A few players also point to Sonic/Mario-inspired character designs. Overall, it’s a polished throwback that’s fun to play but could use more content and reliability improvements.

### Pros

- Beautiful retro pixel-art graphics with a nostalgic arcade feel.
- Addictive, challenging platforming with smooth, intuitive controls.
- Generally light on ads, offering a more pleasant experience than many mobile games.
- Strong nostalgic charm through familiar aesthetics and character designs.

### Cons

- Ad experience is inconsistent, with some reviews calling ads intrusive and asking for an option to remove them.
- Progress and upgrades sometimes do not save after reopening the game.
- Coin economy can feel grindy, with high costs to unlock characters and slow coin accrual.
- Perceived lack of originality due to likeness to Sonic and Mario-inspired characters.
- Update cadence appears slow; players want more content, new characters, and stages.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id940103464)