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Cactus Jumper

Think you got what it takes to cross the deadly sands? The heat is on in this addicting desert side scroller! Using simple 3-button controls, try and jump as far as you can, plan your next moves and avoid those prickly cacti!

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February 3, 2018
8 years and 181 days ago
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Positive29 reviews89.7%

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About the Game

Think you got what it takes to cross the deadly sands? The heat is on in this addicting desert side scroller! Using simple 3-button controls, try and jump as far as you can, plan your next moves and avoid those prickly cacti!

Don't take too long though, the desert is hot and you'll need plenty of water to survive!

Choose from 30+ hats with unique abilities and power-ups and create endless customizations with 8 unlockable characters. Ever dreamed of leaping tall cacti as velociraptor wearing a chefs hat? Well, some dreams do come true!

You've done well if you managed to jump past the razor-sharp vegetation, but don't relax just yet! Collecting that much gold is sure to draw the attention of the infamous pirate Captain Cactus. Only the strongest Cactus Jumpers will be able to defeat him!


  • More than 40 missions to complete
  • 30 Unique hats with special abilities
  • Show off your skills by collecting achievements
  • Unlock eight characters
  • Unique environments present their own challenges