Diversion

Endless running and platforming chaos with 700 quirky heroes

Diversion is a hyper-colorful blend of runner and platformer that turns simple one-touch controls into a surprisingly rich action experience. Instead of just dashing in a straight line, you’re constantly leaping between platforms, climbing, swimming, riding zip-lines and dodging a wild assortment of traps, all in full 3D.

Each stage is short and punchy, but over 250 levels spread across multiple themed worlds (including pirate-flavored stages) give Diversion impressive scope. Timing is everything: jumps must be precise, moving platforms need careful observation, and environmental switches add a light puzzle element that keeps the pace from feeling mindless. Occasional boss battles shake up the formula with pattern recognition and tighter reflex tests.

Visually, Diversion leans into exaggerated, toybox-style graphics. The third-person camera showcases twisting paths and vertical layouts nicely, and the environments are varied enough to keep you curious about the next world. Performance is generally smooth, which is crucial when a mistimed tap means restarting a run.

The real hook, though, is its gigantic roster of over 700 playable characters. From ninjas and robots to chickens and bananas, collecting new heroes becomes a game within the game. Daily bonuses and cheat codes for in-game rewards help you amass gems and unlockables, though players who dislike grinding may find progression a bit slow if they want to see everything quickly.

Diversion’s core idea is simple, but the sheer variety of hazards—spike rollers, laser walls, meteors, mutant sharks and more—keeps it fresh for far longer than most runners. If you enjoy fast reactions, light puzzle-solving and an almost absurd amount of character customization, Diversion is an easy recommendation.