# Rat On The Run

> Hilarious platform game where players help a rat collect food while avoiding enemies. (iPhone/iPad app by Donut Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 165 App Store ratings · 419 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355/reviews.md

## What is Rat On The Run?

### Over 7 million downloads ###

Help Ratty get FATTENED UP for the winter in this hilarious platform game, the very first and original game in the "Rat on" series!

Ratty has just found the house of his dreams - full of cheese blocks and snacks.
There's just one problem. The floors are full of slimy blobs, mean spiders and other baddies who try to stop Ratty from getting the goodies.

Includes the bonus game RAT ON A SCOOTER.

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GAME FEATURES:

- THREE game modes:
- 1: "CHALLENGES" with 60 levels to beat
- 2: "ARCADE MODE" with 8 floors to clear
- 3: "RAT ON A SCOOTER" the original version -- jump, grind and grab cheese puffs
- Classic platform fun
- Simple, responsive controls
- Lots of ACHIEVEMENTS to unlock
- Donut Games Collector's Icon #07
- The original Ratty game, experience where it all began!
- And much more...

TECH FEATURES:

- Game Center support
- MFi controller support
- ION Arcade controller support
- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

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Enjoy another Donut Games release!

## Key features

- Three game modes: Challenges, Arcade, Rat on a Scooter
- 60 challenge levels
- 8 arcade floors
- Classic platform gameplay
- Simple, responsive controls
- Unlockable achievements

## What do users think of Rat On The Run?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Great value for money
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Cute and charming graphics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Inability to skip or replay levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent jump mechanics
- Scooter mode glitches at high speeds
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to customize the character
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer
- Additional game modes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 419)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hell yeah

*2026-08-30, version 1.35*

Nostalgic asf

### 5/5 — I love this game!!!

*2025-04-03, version 1.35*

Even though it's free now it was definitly worth $0.99!!! My fav game!!!!

***update: 7 years later and I still think this is an amazing game.

*** update: 15+ years later and I STILL remember this game. I appreciate Donut Games so much for being one of few devs that just sell the game and don’t add in-game purchases or ads. I will continue to play until I can no longer use my hands!

### 5/5 — greatest game ever made

*2025-03-25, version 1.35*

groundbreaking game design.  worth every penny.

### 5/5 — More Rat sports!

*2025-02-03, version 1.35*

XL baby.

### 5/5 — Addicting till this very day!

*2023-10-27, version 1.35*

I miss this game and it’s so addicting and good for motor skills!

### 5/5 — Nostalgic

*2023-04-10, version 1.35*

Played a lot on my dad’s old phone. Super cool that you can still play it!!

### 5/5 — p

*2023-03-11, version 1.35*

this game is so nostalgic it brings back so many memories

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2023-01-29, version 1.35*

Just wow, what a game honestly, I remember playing this game when I was 9 now I’m 20. Time just flies but those was the best days, the days where we didn’t need to stress about anything other than losing to this game. The days where we was innocent kids, the days where we couldn’t wait to finish off school to play these games. Man wish I could just go back in time. This game really did make my childhood. Love donut games!

### 5/5 — Woohoo

*2022-08-07, version 1.35*

Nostalgia itself

### 5/5 — Arcade et précis à la fois

*2022-05-17*

Le jeu est très fun, et propose à la fois des niveaux avec un challenge plus ou moins simple, et demande énormément de précision pour avoir la note maximale si on veut refaire les niveaux. C’est particulièrement frustrant quand on échoue mais tout autant satisfaisant quand on réussit

## Frequently asked questions about Rat On The Run

### What is Rat On The Run about?

Rat On The Run is a classic platformer game where you help a character named Ratty collect food and snacks to prepare for winter. You'll navigate through various levels, avoiding enemies like slimy blobs and spiders.

### What are the main game modes?

The game features three distinct modes: 'CHALLENGES' with 60 levels, 'ARCADE MODE' with 8 floors to clear, and 'RAT ON A SCOOTER,' which is the original version where you jump, grind, and grab cheese puffs.

### Is Rat On The Run free to play?

Based on the information provided, this application is a paid game. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Rat On The Run compatible with?

This is a Universal App, meaning it is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices. It also supports Game Center, MFi controllers, and ION Arcade controllers.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect classic platform fun with simple and responsive controls. The objective is to collect cheese blocks and snacks while overcoming various obstacles and enemies across different game modes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.35 — 2019-08-02

- 10 Levels added
- Improved support for the latest generation of iPhones

Thanks to all fans for your support, kind emails and reviews. You're the reason we keep releasing these updates.

### 1.34 — 2017-05-18

- 64-bit compatibility
- Fixed a bug where the achievement "Three-starred 50" wouldn't unlock
- Optimized assets: Saves space on your device

Thanks to all fans for your support, kind emails, reviews and feedback.

### 1.33.1 — 2014-10-06

- MFi controller support, yay!
- Added iPhone 6 and 6 Plus compatibility

### 1.33 — 2013-04-26

- iPhone 5 / widescreen support
- Joystick support (ION arcade cabinet)

Enjoy!

### 1.32 — 2012-08-23

- 20 CHALLENGES ADDED, yay!
- Icon for new iPad

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