Stray Cat

Inspired by Canabalt, the game created that same year by Adam Saltsman and later ported to the iPhone, Stray Cat is a very simple game, but one of those cases where simplicity is directly linked to its addictive nature.

The gameplay consists of running nonstop (the program does this automatically) and jumping (you do this by pressing a button), both to avoid obstacles and to reach new buildings. The goal is to beat the record for distance covered.

Very enjoyable in both its graphics and sound, it came in third place at the 2009 MSXdev competition.