Running Pumpkin Game Review

Running Pumpkin Game Background

Running Pumpkin is a Halloween-themed side-scrolling endless running game. Help our pumpkin-headed hero avoid various obstacles and enemy monsters as they run down the path.

This game was developed by Joffre Macedo Neto.

How to Play Running Pumpkin

To select, left click with your mouse or tap on the touchscreen with your fingers. On the welcome screen, select Play to begin or How to Play to view the game’s tutorial

On a desktop use your keyboard to control your character. Press the space bar to jump; press twice to double jump. Press the X key to glide and press the Z key to shoot knives.

On a touchscreen device, tap on the bottom row buttons to control your character. Tap on the fly button on the bottom left corner to glide. On the bottom right corner are the knives and up arrow buttons. Tap on the knives button to shoot knives. Tap on the up arrow button to jump; tap twice to double jump.

Basic Gameplay Advice

The pumpkin monster automatically moves forward. Jump at the right time to move hop from one platform to another. Cross larger gaps between platforms by gliding over them. Pick up knives along the way and shoot them at enemy vampires that block your path. Keep going down the path for as long as you can. The game ends when you plummet down a chasm or hit a vampire.

You earn points as you run. Your browser automatically saves your best score. You can compare your final and best scores on the game over screen.

Advanced Playing Tips & Strategy

Conserve your knives; you’ll need as much of them as you can when more enemies start to appear. Remember that you cannot attack when you have no knives.

Educational Aspects

This game hones a player’s response times and hand-eye coordination.

Player Age Recommendations

This game is suited for players school-aged and above. We recommend this game for players who like themed endless running games.