Report updated Apr 3, 2026
Stumble Guys
v0.97Casual gamers and social players who enjoy fast-paced, competitive party games and character collection.
What Is Stumble Guys?
Launched Sep 24, 2020
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Real-time competitive battle royale gameplay with up to 32 players simultaneously.
Seamless cross-play functionality between mobile devices and Steam.
Access to over 60 unique obstacle courses and maps with varying traps and challenges.
Deep personalization options including thousands of skins, emotes, and outfits.
Competitive ladder system allowing players to climb leaderboards and earn rewards.
Limited-time events featuring collaborations with major franchises like SpongeBob and My Hero Academia.
What's new?
Mixed SignalsThe report reflects an improved sentiment trend and a more robust competitive landscape analysis, despite persistent technical performance issues and user frustration with monetization.
Overall Sentiment Upgrade
User sentiment shifted from 'mixed' to 'positive' with a sentiment score increase from 55 to 62.
New Technical and Monetization Complaints
Complaints have shifted from update loops to joystick control bugs, device lag, and high ad frequency.
SWOT Analysis Update
Strengths, weaknesses, and threats were updated to reflect current competitive pressures like Eggy Party and internal technical lag.
Audience Focus Expansion
Target audience definition now includes 'character collection' as a key engagement driver.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
βRecent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and content variety, but report technical performance & bugs and aggressive monetization & ads.β
What Users Love
chaotic,fun,challeging. just the type of game i like
This game is amazing it is just crazy you can play for free with friends
super good game so many skins and events every week
I love it, especially the game modes, it is great
Pain Points
it has not control in the players hand if we move our joystick left it turn right
it lags my device and has minor glitchs
ads are too much
I lost my hard earned gems of years just to get my favourite character... ITS A TRAP
High confidence Β· 7.1M reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | Free | #37 | β²2 |
| Casual | Free | #99 | NEW |
| Action | Grossing | #99 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Massive user base (7M+ ratings)
- Seamless cross-platform play (Mobile/Steam)
- High-profile IP partnerships (SpongeBob, MHA)
- Strong brand recognition in the party royale sub-genre
Cons
- Persistent technical lag and joystick control bugs
- Perceived 'pay-to-win' mechanics in competitive modes
- Declining sentiment following recent balance changes
- High ad frequency causing user friction
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Optimization for low-end devices to capture emerging markets
- Implementation of UGC (User Generated Content) map editors
- Refining Ranked mode to prioritize skill-based matchmaking
- Expanding IP crossovers into trending anime and pop culture
Market Threats
- Global expansion of direct competitor Eggy Party
- Roblox's dominance in the obstacle course (Obby) space
- Player fatigue with the physics-based knockout format
- Potential for new entrants to disrupt with better technical performance
Who competes with Stumble Guys?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
Contenders
The primary platform for 'Obby' (obstacle course) games which represent the core gameplay loop and target demographic of Stumble Guys.
User-Generated Content Platform
Competes directly for the casual racing and character progression audience with a heavy focus on limited-time events and customization.
Strategic Stat Training
A chaotic multiplayer party royale that mirrors the art style, cosmetic-driven monetization, and fast-paced elimination gameplay.
Animal Hero System
A collection of multiplayer mini-games including several knockout-style racing modes that compete for the same social-competitive users.
Social & Communication Tools
Peers
Occupies the same 'casual competitive' ecosystem with high-quality character collection and seasonal event-driven gameplay.
Player-Designed Maps
The definitive physics-based platformer that established the 'clumsy movement' gameplay style popularized by Stumble Guys.
Physics-based Platforming
A physics-based multiplayer racing game that uses similar real-time elimination and leaderboard mechanics in a different sport format.
6-Player Real-Time Multiplayer
Broadly competes for the casual runner audience, though it lacks the real-time multiplayer knockout component.
Hoverboard Surfing
New Kids on the Block
The latest entry in a classic casual racing series that emphasizes real-time multiplayer animal-themed chaos.
Strategic Power-ups
Dumb Ways to Die 4
β 4.7 (8K)Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd
A rising mini-game collection that has introduced more competitive multiplayer elements and physics-based challenges.
A rising mini-game collection that has introduced more competitive multiplayer elements and physics-based challenges.
What are the key takeaways?
Stumble Guys is a exciting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.5/5 rating from 7.1M reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though technical performance & bugs remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers and social players who enjoy fast-paced, competitive party games and character collection.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a high-volume free-to-play model, utilizing cosmetic-driven microtransactions and limited-time event engagement to drive recurring revenue.
iOS Version
0.97
Android Version
0.97
Release Date
Sep 24, 2020
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Scopely, Inc.