Vector Classic remains one of the most stylish parkour games ever released on mobile. The silhouette art style is timeless, creating a stark, dystopian atmosphere that perfectly complements the 'run for your life' narrative. The animation is incredibly fluid—every vault, roll, and climb feels weighted and realistic because they used actual motion-capture data.
The difficulty curve is steep, and you will definitely find yourself repeating levels to get that perfect three-star run. However, the controls are so responsive that every failure feels like your own fault, not the game's. It's a pulse-pounding experience that focuses on flow and momentum. If you haven't played this classic yet, it's the gold standard for side-scrolling runners.
Vector is one of the few mobile games that actually feels 'cool.' The animation work is stellar—every vault and slide feels like it has weight and momentum. It reminds me of the old Flash era games but with a level of polish that few achieved. The dystopian 'Big Brother' aesthetic is a bit cliché, but it serves its purpose as a motivator to keep you moving. It’s a trial-and-error game, which might frustrate the impatient, but the satisfaction of a perfect run is genuine.
My main issue is the economy. Even in this 'Classic' version, the push toward unlocking moves via grind or microtransactions is annoying. It disrupts the flow of the game. However, the core mechanics are so tight that I’m willing to overlook some of the mobile-centric fluff. It’s a challenging, rhythmic experience that demands focus. It’s not revolutionary, but it does one thing—parkour—better than almost anything else on the App Store.
Performance: Butter smooth 60fps; animation blending is top-notch.
Buy if: You enjoy precision platformers and love the aesthetics of Mirror's Edge or Canabalt.
Skip if: You get frustrated by having to memorize level layouts through repeated failure.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.4.5Tue Jul 11 2023
This update contains:
*Bonus 3-6;1-5 fixed
*Story 2-10 fixed
*Optimization
*Bug fixes
The best parkour-inspired action game is now available! Vector lets you break free and run! Don't get caught!
Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. The game opens with a view into a totalitarian world where freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and you soon break free. Run, vault, slide and climb using extraordinary techniques based on the urban ninja sport of Parkour all while being chased by “Big Brother” who’s sole purpose is to capture you and bring you back.
Inspired by the practice and principles of Parkour, Vector’s intuitive controls please players of all levels, and sophisticated level designs challenge the most demanding players with fast-paced timing puzzles as the traceur “flows” over the dystopian rooftops.
Game Features:
- Arcade gameplay from the makers of the Shadow Fight games
- Astoundingly lifelike Parkour-inspired moves made possible by Cascadeur animation tools
- 40+ challenging levels
- Quick to learn, challenging to master
The Press Loves Vector:
“The way Vector mimics the movements of real-life parkour practitioners is quite impressive... I can’t wait to be entrapped in Vector’s promising mix of direction and magnitude.” (appadvice.com)
“Vector is thrilling, rich in variety and it reminds us of Stick Run, but offers much more elaborate animations.” (fbgamer.de)
"The only cool way to run from all your problems." (Gamezebo.com)
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The best parkour-inspired action game is now available! Vector lets you break free and run! Don't get caught!
Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. The game opens with a view into a totalitarian world where freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and you soon break free. Run, vault, slide and climb using extraordinary techniques based on the urban ninja sport of Parkour all while being chased by “Big Brother” who’s sole purpose is to capture you and bring you back.
Inspired by the practice and principles of Parkour, Vector’s intuitive controls please players of all levels, and sophisticated level designs challenge the most demanding players with fast-paced timing puzzles as the traceur “flows” over the dystopian rooftops.
Game Features:
- Arcade gameplay from the makers of the Shadow Fight games
- Astoundingly lifelike Parkour-inspired moves made possible by Cascadeur animation tools
- 40+ challenging levels
- Quick to learn, challenging to master
The Press Loves Vector:
“The way Vector mimics the movements of real-life parkour practitioners is quite impressive... I can’t wait to be entrapped in Vector’s promising mix of direction and magnitude.” (appadvice.com)
“Vector is thrilling, rich in variety and it reminds us of Stick Run, but offers much more elaborate animations.” (fbgamer.de)
"The only cool way to run from all your problems." (Gamezebo.com)










Vector Classic is an intense, arcade-style runner featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won't be held down by the system. The game opens with a glimpse into a totalitarian world where freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. Use extraordinary parkour techniques to jump, slide, and climb while being pursued by the security forces.
Lifelike Parkour Animations
Challenging Side-scrolling Levels
Unique Silhouette Art Style
Over 40 Challenging Levels
Timing is everything. Swipe up early to gain height on jumps, and swipe down right as you land to perform a roll, which maintains your momentum and helps you stay ahead of the Hunter.
In the gloomy world of the distant future, the freedom and will of man is suppressed by the all-powerful Big Brother – a totalitarian regime...
AppAdvice - Tue Jul 29 2025
The best parkour-inspired action game on iOS is now FREE.
AppAdvice - Thu Sep 29 2016
Collect 'Coins' during your runs to buy new parkour tricks in the shop. Equipping these tricks allows you to perform special moves at designated icons to earn more points and stars.
Vector Classic is the full, premium experience without the intrusive advertisements found in the free versions.