Mr. Run and Jump

Graphite Lab Heavy Horse Games · Atari

Released: Jul 25, 2023
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 09:16 GMT

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03 Jul 2024Developer post
Mr. Run and Jump @ Games Done Quick 2024!
This year at Summer Games Done Quick 2024, streamer altabiscuit will be playing Mr. Run and Jump! SGDQ runs June 30th through July 7th and benefits Doctors Without Borders. You can catch the Mr. Run and Jump segment LIVE on Friday July 5th at 4:42 AM EST! Viewers who make the min
15 Jan 2024Developer post
Free Ghost Mode Update Available Now! Patch Notes for January 15th, 2024
As if this month wasn’t flying by fast enough already, we’re pleased to announce that the speedrunning platformer delight Mr. Run and Jump is ringing in the new year with an exciting content update that seriously ups the ante on replayability. Today, Atari introduces an all-new g
As if this month wasn’t flying by fast enough already, we’re pleased to announce that the speedrunning platformer delight Mr. Run and Jump is ringing in the new year with an exciting content update that seriously ups the ante on replayability.
Today, Atari introduces an all-new game mode to the neon speedrunning hit: Ghost Mode. With this new feature, players can continuously improve their playtimes in any timed trial level by racing against a “ghost” avatar, essentially pitting players against themselves.
After all, what’s a more satisfying achievement than conquering your best time?
In addition to the new gameplay mode, Mr. Run and Jump welcomes a content update providing level and enemy-specific balancing adjustments for an even smoother speedrunning experience.
See full patch notes below:

An all new time trial ghost feature has been added to the game! Achieving a new fastest time on any level's time trial will save a ghost recording of that run. Player's can now race against those ghost recordings upon replaying a time trial in order to improve their times.
Balancing adjustments have been made to Mr. Run and Jump's hitbox.
Balancing adjustments have been made to most enemy hitboxes.
Small balancing adjustments have been made to several levels.
Level in the Dark Realm now take fewer orbs to unlock. Only 100 orbs are need to unlock all Dark Realm levels instead of 120.
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22 Nov 2023Developer post
Nominate Mr. Run and Jump for Best Game You Suck At!
Hello loyal Run and Jump-ers! It's time for Steam Award nominations, and we would love your support for Mr. Run and Jump! We know getting through the Realms of Color can be tough, which is why we feel the category best suited to this game would be Best Game You Suck At. Even if y
12 Oct 2023Developer post
Sneak Around And Find Out. Haunted House Is Available Now!
A reimagining of the classic Atari adventure! Players take control of Lyn Graves, the precocious niece of legendary treasure hunter Zachary Graves. Lyn visits her uncle’s mansion with her closest compatriots, only to find the house overrun with ghouls and monsters who quickly gra
01 Sep 2023Developer post
Let's Play Mr. Run and Jump!
Come by Atari's booth (3005) and check it out! Then, stick around and play some other amazing Atari titles, snag some Atari swag, and even meet members of the Graphite Lab team! John Mikula (Game Director) and Matt Raithel (Executive Producer) will both be on site at the Atari bo
16 Aug 2023Developer post
PAX WEST! September 1-4 Seattle, WA
Mr. Run and Jump is at PAX West! It's official! Mr. Run and Jump will be playable on the EXPO floor. Come by Atari's booth (3005) and check it out! Then, stick around and play some other amazing Atari titles, snag some Atari swag, and even meet members of the Graphite Lab team! M
02 Aug 2023Developer post
Mr. Run and Jump 2600 available for pre-order!
The first Atari produced cartridge in over 30 years! Atari is returning to its roots with the 2600 version of Mr. Run and Jump! This adventure platformer marks a significant milestone in gaming history: Atari’s first official 2600 cartridge since 1990! This version is a simple ye
The first Atari produced cartridge in over 30 years!
Atari is returning to its roots with the 2600 version of Mr. Run and Jump! This adventure platformer marks a significant milestone in gaming history: Atari’s first official 2600 cartridge since 1990! This version is a simple yet challenging 2D platformer originally developed for the Atari 2600 video game console. While it was built to run on old hardware, Mr. Run and Jump is a brand new game designed to be approachable to all players. Enjoy the retro charm of classic console gaming with Mr. Run and Jump 2600!
This limited edition collectors item comes complete with game box and manual!
For more information and pre-order details visit Atari.com
Fans love Mr. Run and Jump!
We've had such a great week seeing new players enjoy Mr. Run and Jump. Both press and players alike are celebrating the challenge, the visuals, and the no-nonsense platforming through the Realms of Color.
We're working to get our first 50 steam reviews and need your help! If you've enjoyed your time with Mr. Run and Jump, please take a moment and throw us a thumbs up via a posted Steam review. This helps new players make the smart decision to check out the game! Thanks!
Need help? 100% Guides has you covered!
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Thanks to the team over at 100% Guides who is putting together a full guide to help payers earn top times and collect each and every shard hidden in the game. Earning these achievements is no easy feat, so if you need a boost you can check out their amazing series over on YouTube.

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What will Mr. Run and Jump try next?
After the hustle of the last week, Mr. Run and Jump is getting some time with friends over a game of soccer, a little basketball, and some other activities, too. Keep up with the exploits of this multi-talented superstar over on TikTok
Join us on Twitch!
As always, Graphite Lab will be streaming on Twitch this Friday at 5pm CST. This week, we'll be continuing our run through the Realms of Color with Matt and John. Last week we managed to make some progress through the green jungles - dodging munch'ems and gnats. What will the world of Yellow hold for us?
You can find those streams and more on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/graphitelab
Learn more about Mr. Run and Jump: https://atari.com/products/mr-run-and-jump
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27 Jul 2023Developer post
Let's play Mr. Run and Jump!
Let's Play! Join the developer as they shoot for top times and challenge orbs in Mr. Run and Jump!
25 Jul 2023Developer post
Run. Jump. Repeat! Mr. Run and Jump is OUT NOW!
Originally created in 2021 as a homebrew Atari 2600 game, Mr. Run and Jump is ready to leap onto the scene with precise gameplay and an addicting challenge through the Realms of Color. Can you run and jump your way through these worlds to defeat the Void and save Leap the Dog? Mr
25 Jul 2023GamingOnLinux
Mr. Run and Jump from Atari and Graphite Lab is out now
Originally created for the Atari 2600 back in 2021 (yes, really), Mr. Run and Jump has been recreated properly for modern systems from Atari and Graphite Lab. Read the full article here:
19 Jul 2023Developer post
One Week to go!
There are only six more days until you can play Mr. Run and Jump! It's been busy days at Graphite Lab lately, but I'm happy to say Mr. Run and Jump is almost here! To our surprise, we were paid a special visit by the man of the hour! Mr. Run and Jump took a little time out of his
There are only six more days until you can play Mr. Run and Jump!
It's been busy days at Graphite Lab lately, but I'm happy to say Mr. Run and Jump is almost here!
To our surprise, we were paid a special visit by the man of the hour! Mr. Run and Jump took a little time out of his busy schedule to come down to St. Louis and pay us a visit. We got up to all kinds of fun business. Turns out, Mr. Run and Jump can run and jump pretty well, but his basketball skills could use some work!
He's pretty good at kickball though...
If you want to see more of Mr. Run and Jump's real life adventures, we've been posting videos on TikTok. You can find them here: https://www.tiktok.com/@immrrunandjump
As always, Graphite Lab will be streaming on Twitch this Friday at 5pm CST. This week, we'll be taking a behind-the-scenes look at the early days of Mr. Run and Jump's development; including a look through the game's design document, and maybe a playthrough of the earliest prototype builds (assuming we can get them running again).
You can find those streams and more on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/graphitelab
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05 Jul 2023Developer post
LAUNCH DAY: JULY 25th!
Get Ready to Run and Jump! The day is nearly here! We're doing our final preparations to release Mr. Run and Jump worldwide on Tuesday July 25th! There is a lot of work that goes into these final weeks, including press outreach, gameplay demos, and interviews, too! Mr. Run and Ju
Get Ready to Run and Jump!
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The day is nearly here! We're doing our final preparations to release Mr. Run and Jump worldwide on Tuesday July 25th! There is a lot of work that goes into these final weeks, including press outreach, gameplay demos, and interviews, too!
Mr. Run and Jump at BIG Festival!
Mr. Run and Jump dazzled players at the Big Festival in Brazil this weekend. On top of showcasing the most innovative games in the world, the event is also the most important meeting point for those who want to have a deep understanding of games, with speaking sessions, workshops, keynotes and the biggest games business forum in Latin America.
With this news, we launched our store pages for console platforms, too. Check them out and get Mr. Run and Jump on platforms that you love!

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Sony PlayStation 4 / 5
XBOX One X/S
Also coming to Atari VCS
Congratulations to our Speed Runners!
We saw some tremendous times during our Steam Next Fest Speed Run Contest! Entries appeared via twitter, email, and Discord, too. Congratulations to our top runners in each demo level who will take home a Steam Key and a signed Mr. Run and Jump Poster featuring art by Eric Hibbler.
Congrats: Reights, Zeppipi, MMO516, and Smiley VE.
Join Us Each Week on Twitch
Thanks to everyone who has been joining our streams! This week Executive Producer Matt Raithel will be back on the stream. Join us as we reflect on some amazing times posted during the Speed Run Contest and talk more about the upcoming release.
Missed last week's stream?
You can get caught up by zipping over to our Twitch page or watching on YouTube.
Last week John lead the stream solo, and reflected on some game inspirations for Mr. Run and Jump including a look at Mr. Run and Jump 2600. Check it out and be sure to follow us on Twitch!
Watch last week's stream on Twitch!
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26 Jun 2023Developer post
Speedrun Contest!
The demo for Mr. Run and Jump will be available for one more week! We want to take a moment to thank everyone who downloaded the demo during Next Fest! It's been wonderful to see the tremendous reception the game has gotten throughout all last week! Those who missed Next Fest sti
The demo for Mr. Run and Jump will be available for one more week!
We want to take a moment to thank everyone who downloaded the demo during Next Fest! It's been wonderful to see the tremendous reception the game has gotten throughout all last week!
Those who missed Next Fest still have an opportunity to play Mr. Run and Jump. July 3rd (next Monday) at 10 am CST is when the demo will be taken down. This means there's still time to play through the first world of the game, and plenty of time still to set some good times in the time trials!
The Speedrun Contest is still going strong!
Have you heard? We've been hosting a contest to see who can set the fastest times for each level in the demo. The top 5 runners per level will receive a free Steam key of Mr. Run and Jump when the game launches! The fastest runner of each level will also receive a signed poster from us, the developers.
For rules and conditions, see below:
The community has been pumping out some really impressive runs so far, but there is still room for improvement! Some levels don't even have all top 5 slots filled yet. We've been keeping track of the times on the official leaderboard, seen here.
Don't be afraid to spread the word! There's nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.
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22 Jun 2023Developer post
Speed Running the Demo!
It's been one heck of a week! The Next Fest demo has been going strong and we've gotten some wonderful feedback! Sincerely, thank you to everyone who has shared kind words about Mr. Run and Jump. We greatly appreciate it! We're streaming again! We'll be back again on Steam this F
It's been one heck of a week!
The Next Fest demo has been going strong and we've gotten some wonderful feedback! Sincerely, thank you to everyone who has shared kind words about Mr. Run and Jump. We greatly appreciate it!
We're streaming again!
We'll be back again on Steam this Friday (6/23/2023) at 5 pm CST with our usual developer stream. This week, Game Director John Mikula will be joined by QA Tester for Mr. Run and Jump Matthew Sinclair, who continues to holds the title of "fastest Mr. Run and Jump player" as of right now. Tune in to watch a pro at work, and gain some insight into how to run and jump as quickly as possible! Also, while we're talking about speed running...
Introducing the first official Mr. Run and Jump speed running contest!
Think you're pretty fast? Send us some proof, and you might win a free copy of the game! The runners with the top 5 fastest runners for each individual level will win a Mr. Run and Jump Steam key when the game launches. The fastest runner per level will also will a signed poster from the developers at Graphite Lab!
For rules and restrictions, see the image below:
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20 Jun 2023Developer post
Next Fest Demo Introduction!
The Steam Next Fest demo is now live! We're so excited to finally be able to share Mr. Run and Jump with the world! What's a better way to celebrate the occasion than with a special mid-week Stream with the game's director John Mikula? Tune in right here on Steam, Wednesday (6/21
The Steam Next Fest demo is now live!
We're so excited to finally be able to share Mr. Run and Jump with the world! What's a better way to celebrate the occasion than with a special mid-week Stream with the game's director John Mikula?
Tune in right here on Steam, Wednesday (6/21/2023) at 4 pm CST!
We'll be playing the Next Fest demo, giving an introduction to the game, answering any questions, and maybe do a little speed running!
Most importantly, we'll be having fun! Come join us!
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14 Jun 2023Developer post
Coming soon to an Atari 2600 near you!
The First New Atari Game on a 2600 Cartridge in 32 Years We're excited to share that the original Mr. Run and Jump will be available along side the modern version! The 2600 game is a simple yet challenging 2D platformer. While this limited edition version was built to run on old
The First New Atari Game on a 2600 Cartridge in 32 Years
We're excited to share that the original Mr. Run and Jump will be available along side the modern version! The 2600 game is a simple yet challenging 2D platformer. While this limited edition version was built to run on old hardware, Mr. Run and Jump 2600 is a brand-new game designed to be approachable to all players. Leap, the dog, has begun wandering toward the Dark Realm, and if he ventures too far, he’ll never be able to find his way back! It’s up to Mr. Run and Jump to save his best friend before it’s too late!
Made in the United States with high-quality materials, each Mr. Run and Jump cartridge comes sealed with a high-quality box, a 2600 game cartridge, and an instruction manual. Cartridges are manufactured to exacting standards from all new parts and materials, with beveled edges to prevent pin damage, strong gold-plated connectors, and identical power draw to the originals.
Preorders for the collectible cartridges will open on atari.com on July 31, 2023, for $59.99. Additional distribution will be announced at a later date. Sign up now to be the first to know when pre-orders open.
Fans are excited and we are too! Read more coverage about this release:
IGN - Mr. Run and Jump Will Be Atari's First New 2600 Cartridge in Over 30 Years Destructoid - Atari is publishing Mr. Run and Jump on a physical 2600 cartridge GameSpot - Atari Will Soon Produce Its First New 2600 Cartridge Game In Over 30 Years
Join Us Each Week on Twitch
Thanks to everyone who has been joining our streams! This week we'll be joined by our buddies at Atari. Come listen in as we chat about the working relationship between our two teams while developing Mr. Run and Jump.
Missed last week's stream?
You can get caught up by zipping over to our Twitch page or watching on YouTube.
Last week we introduced Lead Artist Phil Snowbarger. Together, John, Matt, and Phil talked about the visual development of the game, the characters, the world, and even the special effects that make the game look so vibrant! Matt took another shot at setting a record time on Violet World 1-1. Did he reach a personal best? Watch the archive to find out!
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07 Jun 2023Developer post
Assistance Abound!
A bit of a doozy... Between one-hit deaths, precision jumps, and all these darn Skullkin everywhere, Mr. Run and Jump can be a very challenging game! That is why we implemented several features that are designed to give you, the player, a bit of assistance if you need it. Mr. Wat
A bit of a doozy...
Between one-hit deaths, precision jumps, and all these darn Skullkin everywhere, Mr. Run and Jump can be a very challenging game! That is why we implemented several features that are designed to give you, the player, a bit of assistance if you need it.
Mr. Watch and Learn
Introducing Mr. Watch and Learn, your friendly, one-eyed guide through the Realms of Color! Mr. Watch and Learn is equipped with the know-how needed to survive the many dangers of the Realms, and he's more than happy to show you the ropes! You can find Mr. Watch and Learn all throughout the game. Talk to him, and he'll describe how to use Mr. Run and Jump's many different acrobatic abilities. He can even display a ghosted-version of Mr. Run and Jump, to show you exactly what you need to do in order to get past those particularly tricky obstacles.
Dynamic Assistance
Colliding with an enemy will usually respawn you at the beginning of the last room you entered. When this happens enough times, the game can trigger a couple different, helpful pickups depending on the situation. These pickups are checkpoint flags and invincibility stars.
Checkpoint Flags
Especially large rooms can have checkpoint flags appear in the middle of them. Collecting one of these means you will no longer respawn at the beginning of the room, but instead you'll respawn at the flag's location.
Invincibility Stars
Feeling stuck, like you just can't get past the next obstacle? Wishing you could just move through those spikes and get on with the rest of the level? No problem! After many respawns in a room, an invincibility star will appear. As the name suggests, collecting one of these will make Mr. Run and Jump invincible for several seconds, so you can walk right past whatever was causing you grief!
Scaling Options
Do you love a challenge and dynamic assistance doesn't sound appealing to you? Or maybe you're new to platformers and you wish assistance would come a little sooner? Mr. Run and Jump provides players with 3 options to scale the frequency at which checkpoint flags and invincibility stars spawn in: frequently, infrequently, and never. Use these options to give yourself the gameplay experience that suites you best!
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31 May 2023Developer post
Join us each Friday on Twitch!
Our stream schedule is live! Join our stream each week, Friday at 5PM CT. Come hang out, learn more about Mr. Run and Jump, and meet the developers behind this dazzling neon platformer! Follow Graphite Lab on Twitch In future streams, we'll discuss the art style, the tools we use
Our stream schedule is live!
Join our stream each week, Friday at 5PM CT. Come hang out, learn more about Mr. Run and Jump, and meet the developers behind this dazzling neon platformer!
Follow Graphite Lab on Twitch
In future streams, we'll discuss the art style, the tools we used to make the game, and maybe even host some guest appearances by our buddies at Atari.
Share the news - it helps us a lot!
Missed last week's stream?
You can get caught up by zipping over to our Twitch page.
Last week we introduced Game Director John Mikula, and Executive Producer Matt Raithel. Together, John and Matt dig into a bit of the history of Mr. Run and Jump and give a preview of the first level of Violet World. Did Matt break his record time on Violet World 1-1?! Watch the archive to find out!
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The Worlds of Mr. Run and Jump
Speaking of violet world, the worlds in Mr. Run and Jump are based on the colors of the rainbow. The player starts in the violet world and works their way up to red and beyond. Violet world will introduce the player to the core mechanics and various moves needed to get through each stage. As the player moves through the colors of the rainbow more difficult challenges and enemies must be met!
Survive Violet World and more difficult and colorful challenges await!
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24 May 2023Developer post
Jumps, Orbs, and Hats!
Mr. Run and Jump is about more than simply running and jumping. You can also: Double jump Wall jump Long jump High jump Dive Roll Crouch Bounce All of these moves are performed using only two buttons: a "jump" button and a "crouch" button. Plus, these actions can be chained toget
Mr. Run and Jump is about more than simply running and jumping.
You can also:

Double jump
Wall jump
Long jump
High jump
Dive
Roll
Crouch
Bounce
All of these moves are performed using only two buttons: a "jump" button and a "crouch" button. Plus, these actions can be chained together, almost like a jump-combo system. The right chain of jumps at the right time will keep you in the air for a preposterously long time, and it can feel like Mr. Run and Jump has learned how to fly!
There are three types of collectibles in Mr. Run and Jump.

Challenge Orbs - hidden within challenge rooms, challenge orbs are tough to acquire! Collecting all three in a level represents a significant challenge compared to the rest of the level.
Shards - shards are scattered everywhere! They can be hidden among the scenery, they can highlight difficult jumps, and they can be gated behind mini challenges. When all the shards in a level are collected, they're assembled into their original form: a shattered orb!
Time Orbs - a level's time trial is unlocked after completing the level for the first time. Finishing the time trial with a fast enough time will unlock a time orb.
This Twitter thread gives a little more insight on how we used these collectibles to modify the player experience: https://twitter.com/JohnMikula/status/1656347844704452608
What can you do with all these orbs you're collecting?
The orbs are used to unlock hats for Mr. Run and Jump! With a dozen hats to unlock and a few different honorific options, you can really give the game a face lift!
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10 May 2023Developer post
Introducing Mr. Run and Jump!
Mr Run and Jump draws you in with precise level design, free-flowing gameplay, and formidable challenge! Here's a bit more about what to expect: Silky controls encourage players to run, jump, dash, double jump, and roll to clear levels with style, making it a speedrunner’s dream.
Mr Run and Jump draws you in with precise level design, free-flowing gameplay, and formidable challenge!
Here's a bit more about what to expect:
Silky controls encourage players to run, jump, dash, double jump, and roll to clear levels with style, making it a speedrunner’s dream.
Collectibles hidden in tough-to-reach spots demand players use their wits as well as their dexterity.
Dynamic Assistance options allow players to set the level of difficulty they want. No matter how you play, Mr Run and Jump offers engaging gameplay options to players of varying skill levels and approaches.
Check out our announcement coverage below:

Game Informer - Atari announces speed based platformer Mr Run and Jump
Forbes - Atari unveils speedy platformer Mr Run and Jump for 2023
IGN - Mr Run and Jump Announcement Trailer
Gematsu - Action platformer Mr. Run and Jump announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
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