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JumpJet Rex

A side-scrolling platformer starring a dinosaur with rocket boots

TreeFortress Games · Released Apr 21, 2015

ActionAdventureIndieRacing

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 281
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Aug 4, 2015
Minimum PC
DX9 (shader model 2.0) ca…
0.5 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is JumpJet Rex?

In this 2D platformer, you guide a T. rex across the galaxy to save the dinosaurs from an asteroid threatening Earth. You work through levels, fight bosses, and search for hidden areas and loot to customize your character's appearance.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy mastering precise movement at high speed
  • +you want to tackle platforming challenges with a friend

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer relaxed play without precise jumps or time pressure

What players say

91% of 281 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls, colorful retro graphics, and music. Some criticize the star requirements for unlocking levels, which push them toward timed or deathless clears. A recent reviewer also singles out confusing, frustrating boss fights.

Screenshots and trailer

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JumpJet Rex system requirements

Minimum: DX9 (shader model 2.0) ca…, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP+
Processor
SSE2 instruction set support.
Graphics
DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space

Does JumpJet Rex have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does JumpJet Rex run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
51
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian.

Does JumpJet Rex use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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