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The Golden Age of Frog Arcade Games

The late ‘80s and early ‘90s were the peak of frog arcade dominance. Frogger (1981) set the standard, but lesser-known gems like Frog (1982) and Jumping Jack (1983) pushed the genre further with maze-chasing mechanics and quirky humor. These games thrived on simple yet addictive gameplay—dodge traffic, hop logs, outsmart predators. Their legacy lives on in modern indie titles, proving that a frog’s journey is timeless.

Why Frogs Rule Platformers

Frogs are the perfect platformer protagonists: agile, expressive, and full of personality. Unlike generic heroes, frogs bring unique mechanics—sticky tongues, high jumps, underwater stealth—that force creative level design. Games like Super Frog (1993) and Battletoads (1991) showcase their versatility, blending speed, combat, and puzzle-solving. No other animal nails the balance of cute and chaotic quite like a frog.

The Weirdest Frog Games Ever Made

Not all frog games are about jumping. Frog Fractions (2012) starts as a Frogger clone before spiraling into surreal meta-humor. Leshiy’s Frog Sanctuary (2024) tasks players with breeding mutant frogs in a post-apocalyptic swamp. Then there’s Frog Detective (2018), a point-and-click comedy where you solve crimes as an amphibian sleuth. These games prove frogs can carry any genre—even the bizarre ones.

The Secret History of Frog Cheat Codes

Before the internet, frog game cheats spread via playground whispers. Frogger’s "infinite lives" trick (pause + A+B on NES) was a closely guarded secret. Battletoads players swapped notes on the infamous Turbo Tunnel level, while Super Frog speedrunners exploited a glitch to skip entire worlds. These codes weren’t just shortcuts—they were rites of passage for a generation of gamers who refused to let a little difficulty stop their frog’s journey.

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No Algorithms, Just Curation

Every game is playtested by our team—no random recommendations, only verified bangers.

Deep Cuts & Classics

From Frogger clones to obscure Japanese platformers, we dig up what others miss.

Speedrun & Glitch Guides

Exclusive tips to break records in frog-themed speedruns (e.g., Battletoads hacks, Super Frog skips).

Indie Dev Spotlights

Direct interviews with creators of frog games, plus early access to demos.

Community Rankings

Vote on the best frog jumps, worst croak sound effects, and most brutal boss fights.

About Us

JumpingFrogs isn’t just a website—it’s a love letter to the most underrated heroes of gaming: frogs. We’re a team of players, collectors, and glitch-hunters obsessed with every hop, croak, and pixelated ribbit in video game history. From the neon arcades of the ‘80s to today’s indie experiments, we believe frogs deserve their own spotlight. Too often, they’re relegated to sidekicks or one-off levels, but we know the truth: frogs carry games. Their movements are fluid, their designs are iconic, and their games are some of the most creative (and punishing) ever made. Whether it’s the precision of Frogger, the brutality of Battletoads, or the charm of A Boy and His Blob, we celebrate every leap, flop, and triumph these amphibious legends deliver.

Our passion goes beyond nostalgia. We dig through forgotten ROMs, interview obscure developers, and test every frog game we can find—good, bad, or gloriously broken. This isn’t just a hobby; it’s a mission to preserve and promote a niche that mainstream gaming often overlooks. We don’t just list games; we tell their stories, uncover their secrets, and argue endlessly about which frog has the best jump animation. Because when you love something this specific, you don’t just play the games—you live them.

Based in Poland but connected to frog enthusiasts worldwide, we’ve built a community where speedrunners, retro fans, and indie devs collide. Here, you won’t find algorithm-driven recommendations or soulless top-10 lists. Just deep dives, honest reviews, and the kind of obscure trivia that makes you say, "Wait, there was a frog game about that?" If you’ve ever spent hours mastering a frog’s jump physics or raged at an unfair croak sound effect, you’re already one of us.

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Types of Readers

Speedrunners

Hunting for obscure frog games with broken physics to exploit.

Retro Collectors

Tracking down PAL-exclusive frog cartridges (e.g., Frog for Amiga).

Indie Devs

Researching frog mechanics for their own projects.

Memers

Stealing our "Frog Failed to Stick the Landing" clips.

Parents

Desperately seeking non-violent platformers for their kids. (We recommend A Boy and His Blob’s frog levels.)

What We Do

We hunt down every frog game ever made—playing them, breaking them, and ranking them with brutal honesty. Our reviews aren’t just scores; they’re deep dives into what makes each game special (or terrible). We document glitches, speedrun strategies, and hidden secrets, because the best frog games reward obsession. And if a game is bad? We’ll tell you why, but we’ll also celebrate its weirdness, because even the worst frog game has charm.

Beyond reviews, we create content that goes deeper. We interview developers, analyze frog mechanics, and even host community challenges (like "Worst Frog Physics Month"). We also work with indie devs, offering feedback and exposure to games that might otherwise get lost in the noise. Because the next great frog platformer could be sitting in some unknown dev’s hard drive, waiting for its moment.

But our real work is building a home for frog gaming fans. Whether it’s through our weekly game spotlights, our PDF "Frog Game Bible," or our endless debates about which frog has the best sprite, we’re here to keep the passion alive. Gaming is better when it’s specific, when it’s personal—and nothing is more specific (or personal) than loving frog games. So come jump with us. The water’s fine.

10,000+ Games Playtested

Our team has collectively beaten (or rage-quit) every frog game since 1981.

Indie Frog Fest Sponsors

Hosted the first-ever FrogJam, a 48-hour game jam for frog-themed prototypes.

Guinness World Record

Fastest Frogger blindfolded speedrun (2:17) achieved by our community manager.

Preserved 12 Lost Games

Dumped and archived unreleased frog prototypes from defunct studios.

Meme Legend Status

Our "Sad Frog No Jump" glitch compilation went viral in 2023.

JumpingFrogs is the only curated collection of frog-centric arcade and platformer games—from retro classics to hidden indie gems.