Rodeo Stampede+ is one of those rare games that manages to be two different genres at once and succeeds at both. The 'riding' part of the game is fast and frantic, requiring genuine skill to navigate the chaos of the stampede. Then, you get to cool off by managing your zoo, which provides a great sense of long-term progression.
The 'plus' version is particularly great because it removes all the microtransactions, so you can actually enjoy the progression at a natural pace. The voxel art style is charming and keeps the game running smoothly even when the screen is full of buffalos and giraffes. It’s a perfect loop of action and relaxation.
Dinsun here. This one surprised me. The mechanic of jumping from animal to animal is satisfying and requires actual timing. Building the zoo adds a sense of progression that most runners lack. It’s still a 'mobile' game through and through, but it has genuine creativity.
Performance: Smooth performance.
Buy if: You want an endless runner with more than one button.
Skip if: You dislike Voxel-style graphics.
Rodeo Stampede+ is a unique mix of endless runner and zoo management. Players start by riding animals in a wild stampede, leaping from one to the next to avoid obstacles and tame new species. Once caught, animals are brought back to your 'Sky Zoo,' where you can upgrade habitats, attract visitors, and earn money to explore new regions like the Jungle, Outback, and even prehistoric eras.
Dozens of exotic animals to catch
Deep zoo management and upgrades
Unique 'lasso' and 'leap' mechanics
Variety of biomes and eras
Ad-free Apple Arcade experience
Don't stay on one animal too long! They will become angry and try to buck you off. Time your jumps to jump onto a fresh, calm animal to maintain speed.
Each species has a different speed and temper. Ostriches are fast but hard to control, while Elephants are slow but can plow through obstacles.