Need help with Jumpy Cat? This page covers common issues, game controls,
and a full guide to everything in the game.
Contact Support
For support, bug reports, or general questions, contact:
hello@theressaasis.com
Common Issues
- If the game does not load, check your internet connection and reopen the app.
- If audio is not playing, make sure your device is not muted and the game sound is turned on.
- If gameplay feels unresponsive, fully close and reopen the app.
- If your score did not save to the leaderboard, make sure you have an internet connection when the run ends.
Feedback
We welcome feedback on gameplay, controls, difficulty, and overall experience.
Your input helps improve future updates.
How to Play
- You're a cat climbing an endless tower of platforms!
- Jump from platform to platform to climb higher.
- Collect tuna treats to spend in the Tuna Shop.
- You have 9 lives — lose them all and it's game over.
- Hold Pounce to charge a super jump!
- Cling to walls and slide down slowly to reposition.
- Your cat grows up! Kitten → Teen (5k m) → Adult (15k m) → Senior (30k m). Each age has different physics.
- Land on platforms in quick succession to build combos for bonus points!
Controls
Keyboard
| Key | Action |
|---|
| ← → | Move left / right (or A / D) |
| ↑ | Jump (or W) |
| SPACE | Jump (alt) |
| Z | Pounce — hold to charge, release to launch |
Touch (Mobile)
| Button | Action |
|---|
| Left button | Move left |
| Right button | Move right |
| Pounce button | Hold to charge, release to super-jump |
Treats
| Item | Description |
|---|
| Tuna | Currency. Spend it in the Tuna Shop on costumes! |
| Star Treat | Bonus points and sparkly effects. |
Secret Items
| Item | Description |
|---|
| Boba Bubble | Hidden at secret milestones. Triggers a gravity-free float! |
| Cardboard Rocket | Collect glowing Rocket Stars high up to enter light-speed mode and form constellations! |
Obstacles
| Obstacle | Description |
|---|
| Poison House Plant | Bounces you back and costs 1 life. Appears after 500 m. |
| Dive Bird | Circles above, then dive-bombs you. Doubles your gravity for 2 s. After 500 m. |
| Vacuum Bot | Patrols back and forth on platforms. Bumps you off if you touch it! |
| Laser Pointer | A red dot that zips across the screen. Hard to resist chasing, but watch out! |
| Spray Bottle | Falls from above! Cats hate water. Dodge it or lose momentum. |
Bosses
A boss appears every 5,000 m! Jump on their head to deal damage.
Watch for the "!" warning before they attack. When their HP gets low,
they glow red and speed up — one last stomp and they're done!
| Boss | Description |
|---|
| Mega Vacuum | A big angry vacuum cleaner! Fires a single aimed projectile. Watch for spinning fan blades. |
| Laser King | Wears a golden crown with glowing gems. Fires 3 bolts in a spread. Dodge through the gaps! |
| Spray Lord | A spray bottle full of water! Fires 3 water droplets in a fan. Cats hate water! |
| Bird Queen | A majestic bird with flapping wings and a tiara. Fires a single homing feather right at you! |
| Cactus Titan | A giant cactus with waving arms and a flower on top. Drops 3 thorns from below. Watch your feet! |
Platform Types
| Platform | Description |
|---|
| Standard | Regular solid platforms. Jump on and keep climbing! |
| Moving Platform | Slides left and right. Time your landing! |
| Spring Platform | Bounces you extra high when you land on it! |
| Bouncy Toy | Trampoline! Launches you sky-high and triggers Ghost Mode. Phase through platforms for 100 m! |
| Sinking Pillow | Soft and cozy, but sinks after 2 seconds. Don't stay too long! |
Costumes
Buy costumes in the Tuna Shop with tuna you collect! Each one gives your cat a unique look.
| Costume | Price | Description |
|---|
| Propeller Hat | 25 tuna | Rotates with your speed! |
| Pajama Cat | 40 tuna | Cozy pajamas with stars! |
| Sushi Cat | 50 tuna | Wrapped in nori with rice! |
| Strawberry Cat | 60 tuna | Sweet berry hat & blush! |
| Tuxedo Cat | 75 tuna | Dapper bow tie & top hat! |
| Astronaut Suit | 125 tuna | Low gravity everywhere. |
| 80s Aerobics Star | 150 tuna | Sweatband & leg warmers! |
| The Rockstar | 200 tuna | Star shades, keytar & bolt! |
Zones
The game has 10 themed zones. Each zone changes the visuals, music, and difficulty as you climb higher.
| Height | Zone | Description |
|---|
| 0 m | Cozy Home | Warm and easy. Wide platforms, learn the basics. Cat starts as a Kitten. |
| 5,000 m | Frosty Zone | Icy platforms! Slippery surfaces, narrower gaps. Your cat becomes a Teen! First boss appears. |
| 10,000 m | Neon City | Glowing cyberpunk platforms, faster pace, neon everything. |
| 15,000 m | Fog City | Your cat becomes an Adult! Foggy stage. Platforms only appear when you're close! |
| 20,000 m | Cloud Kingdom | Cute fluffy cloud platforms that bounce you gently. Soft, airy, and dreamy. |
| 25,000 m | Volcanic Peaks | Fiery lava platforms and rising embers. Move fast! |
| 30,000 m | Candy Land | Your cat becomes a Senior! Heavier with more gravity. Sweet pastel candy platforms. |
| 35,000 m | Aurora Borealis | Shimmering northern lights and crystal platforms. Ethereal and beautiful. |
| 40,000 m | Deep Space | Zero-gravity vibes. Floating platforms, the ultimate challenge. Rocket Stars appear! |
| 100,000 m | Enlightenment | The cat transcends. A beautiful ending awaits, then enter peaceful Zen Mode. |
App Information
Jumpy Cat is an endless vertical climbing game with 10 zones, 5 bosses, and a whole lot of tuna.
Last updated: March 2026
