Floaty Hamster vs Platform Hopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Floaty Hamster
Navigate a hamster down a river, avoiding deadly obstacles. Master challenging physics and unlock new characters and story elements. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards.
- Innovative flicking control
- Hand-drawn graphics
- Dual physics (water and gravity)
- Challenging gameplay
- Unlockable characters
- Unlockable story
- Online highscores
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Get your swimsuits ready, this summer's smash hit is here! It consists of one hamster, one river and infinite deadly beaver-constructed objects that are trying to end your score streak. Pretty simple. So hop on the Floaty train and get rid of that flappy bird fellow. Key features: - innovative flicking control - beautiful hand drawn graphics - awesome double physics (water and gravity) - challenging gameplay - simple to learn, hard to master - online highscores - unlockable characters (with score points or IAPs) - unlockable story (with score points or IAPs) Floaty Hamster is a simple game with a simple protagonist who just wants to live! Swim with Floaty, help him jump over obstacles and dive under them, conquer the jungle! We made sure you don't just spin your wheels like some hamster (haha, get it) for no reason. Those with the highest skill, determination and score will get to marvel at our beautiful secret extra characters. You can also uncover the mystery behind the beaver civilization that's trying to shorten your water floating fun times. But wait, there's more! If you're feeling proud of your score, make sure you click „Submit Online“ and see where you stand on the highscore leaderboard. After you see you're in the bottom 10% of the world, but still two points better than your friend, make sure you screenshot it, print it and put it in your friends mailbox, windscreen and/or locker!
Platform Hopper
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Get ready to test your reflexes in this simple but addictive arcade challenge. A bright little ball is stuck bouncing from platform to platform, and it’s up to you to guide it safely as the world scrolls by. Each platform you land on is a point earned but miss, and it’s game over. The controls are easy to learn: tap and hold left or right to nudge your ball across the screen, keeping it lined up for the next jump. The further you go, the faster it feels, and the more satisfying it is to keep that streak alive. It’s the kind of game you’ll pick up for a quick round, and suddenly find yourself playing again and again just to beat your best score. Smooth visuals, tight gameplay, and a clean design make it a great little time-killer whenever you need a fun distraction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Hopper at none against Floaty Hamster's 4. Platform Hopper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Floaty Hamster's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Floaty Hamster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Platform Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Floaty Hamster ships an update monthly, Platform Hopper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Floaty Hamster | Platform Hopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boris Mikic | Claremont Computer Network LLC |
In-app purchases
Floaty Hamster
- Secret Characters$0.99
- Story$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
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- Unlock All$2.99
Platform Hopper
No in-app purchases
Questions
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