# John Bottom — Help John get to the Top

> Retro arcade game with level clearing, monster defeating, and score competition. (iPhone/iPad app by Marios Karagiannis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-bottom/id6443908145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marios Karagiannis](https://appshunter.io/developer/542271275)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 111 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-bottom/id6443908145/reviews.md

## What is John Bottom?

John Bottom is classic retro inspired arcade action at its best! Help John escape the Bottom and reach the Top. Clear levels, defeat the cute monsters and read John's story.

- Free for ever
- Fast paced
- Challenging
- Fun for all ages
- Compete for the best score against the world
- 4 different difficulty levels
- Old school graphics with multiple old school TV filters

## Key features

- Classic retro arcade action
- Level clearing
- Defeat cute monsters
- Compete for best score
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Old school graphics with TV filters

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-bottom/id6443908145/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good Stuff

*2024-10-05*

This is addictive fun: but VERY reminiscent of an old ZX Spectrum game called Jumpin’ Jack.

If you liked that, you’ll love this … !

## Frequently asked questions about John Bottom

### What is the gameplay like in John Bottom?

John Bottom features fast-paced, classic retro arcade action. Players must clear levels, defeat monsters, and help John escape the Bottom to reach the Top.

### Does John Bottom have multiplayer?

The description for John Bottom mentions competing for the best score against the world, suggesting a global leaderboard rather than direct multiplayer.

### Are there different ways to play John Bottom?

Yes, John Bottom offers 4 different difficulty levels, allowing players to customize their challenge.

### Is John Bottom suitable for children?

John Bottom has an age rating of 4+ and is described as 'Fun for all ages', making it suitable for younger players.

### What devices can I play John Bottom on?

John Bottom is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is John Bottom updated?

The latest version is 1.0.5, and the app was last updated on January 22, 2023. Further update frequency is not specified.

### Does John Bottom have ads?

No, John Bottom is free and does not contain advertisements.

### What is the story behind John Bottom?

Players can read John's story as they progress through the levels, uncovering the narrative behind his escape.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2023-01-22

Bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2023-01-21

Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2023-01-19

Various bug fixes
Quality of life enhancements

### 1.0.1 — 2022-11-04

- Tweaked touch controls icons
- Play on an Apple Silicon Mac with local Coop and VS modes!
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2022-11-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by Marios Karagiannis

- [MonsterUp Colors](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsterup-colors/id1375326313)
- [Rico the Fox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rico-the-fox/id6741578758)

All apps by Marios Karagiannis: https://appshunter.io/developer/542271275

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*