Game: Pardon My French Toast
Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie.
System: Steam (Windows)
Developer|Publisher: ReRolled Studio
Controller Support: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Price: US $17.99 | UK £16.75 | EU € 17.99
Release Date: October 29th, 2026
Review code provided with many thanks to ReRolled Studio.
Pardon My French Toast – A Slice Of Platforming Goodness
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I first picked up Pardon My French Toast. A 3D platformer starring a slice of French toast with a face? It certainly isn’t the sort of premise you see every day. I went in wondering whether this would be one of those games that relies entirely on its silly concept, or whether there might be something worthwhile hiding underneath all that butter and sugar.
Thankfully, I came away pleasantly surprised. Pardon My French Toast is a fun little collectable platformer that turned out to be considerably more enjoyable than I expected. Yes, it has plenty of silliness, but there’s a proper game here too, with comfortable controls, well-designed levels and a lovely family-friendly atmosphere. Sometimes, thinking outside the bread box really does pay off!
A Toasty Little Adventure
The adventure takes place aboard the Jam Session Cruise, a holiday ship that turns out to be in rather worse shape than you might hope. You play as a little slice of toast, accompanied by a small blueberry buddy, as you explore the ship and its surrounding areas. Your goal is to help get things back on track, which involves exploring levels, meeting other toast-based residents and collecting the sweets needed to keep the boat going. There’s a central hub where you can chat with the other characters and pick up a little more context about the world. It’s a nice way to break up the action, although the main attraction is undoubtedly heading out into the levels and seeing what sugary nonsense awaits.
Collectables are a big part of the experience. You’ll find gummy bears scattered throughout the environments, some via a breadcrumb trail, many pretty well hidden. There are also larger sweets to collect, which help you progress through the adventure. Some are tucked away in the levels, while others are earned by completing optional challenges. If you enjoy poking around every corner in search of that one last collectable, there’s plenty here to keep you busy. Completionists will have their work cut out for them if they want to find everything, but the game doesn’t make the whole experience feel like a chore.
Smooth Platforming
The most surprising thing about Pardon My French Toast is just how good the platforming feels. I went in expecting the comedy to be the main attraction, but the movement quickly won me over. Jumping feels comfortable and responsive, and navigating the levels is generally a pleasure. You’ll gradually unlock new abilities that expand your options, including using honey to stick to surfaces and climb walls and the ability to like dark and burn things by being a burned bit of toast. Finally, a good use for burned toast. There’s also an aerial dash to help you cover gaps and recover from the occasional slightly wonky jump.
Combat is present, with your toast protagonist able to slap enemies around, but it’s very much a supporting act. This is primarily a platforming adventure, and I think that’s the right decision. The focus is on exploring, jumping between platforms and working out how to reach the next area rather than getting bogged down in complicated fighting mechanics.
The level design deserves particular praise. Environments offer a good mixture of horizontal exploration and vertical navigation, with platforms to hop across, buildings to explore and little obstacles to overcome. You might find yourself pushing blocks around or figuring out how to navigate a particular section, but the challenges generally feel manageable rather than overwhelming. The levels also have a nice sense of flow. You’re rarely left feeling as though the game is deliberately fighting against you, and the controls make it easy to settle into a rhythm. There were occasional platforming sections that tested my patience a little more than others, but these were minor niggles rather than anything that seriously dented my enjoyment. I also appreciated the option to make falling less punishing. If you’re not keen on repeatedly dropping into the abyss and having to return to a checkpoint, you can choose to have the game rescue you instead. I didn’t find myself needing this constantly, but it’s a thoughtful option for anyone who simply wants to enjoy the platforming without the extra frustration.
A Warm And Welcoming World
Visually, Pardon My French Toast is bright, colourful and full of personality. Naturally, the star of the show is our little slice of toast, whose big eyes and cheerful expressions make him an instantly likeable protagonist. The game even gives him some fun reactions when collecting items, adding a little extra personality to the adventure. The various environments are equally inviting and tasty; everything feels like you could eat it but probably shouldn’t.
As a parent, I particularly appreciate games that can be enjoyed by younger players without feeling as though they’re simply watered-down experiences. Pardon My French Toast has that sort of appeal. The platforming is accessible, the presentation is cheerful, and the humour doesn’t need to rely on being crude or overly cynical to get a smile out of you. It’s the sort of game I could happily imagine sharing with the kids, although there’s no reason you can’t enjoy it on your own, either. Sometimes you just want a friendly little platformer that makes you smile rather than demanding every last ounce of concentration.
The game also plays well on Steam Deck, making it a good fit for handheld sessions. Being able to pick it up, work through a level or two and chip away at the collectables is a nice way to enjoy it.
Conclusion – Buttered Up
What impressed me most about Pardon My French Toast is that it manages to be more than just a joke about playing as a piece of breakfast. The premise is certainly silly, but the developers have built a genuinely enjoyable platformer around it. There are still a few frustrating platforming moments, and anyone looking for a particularly challenging or mechanically complex adventure might want something meatier. But that’s not really what this game is trying to be. It offers a pleasant, accessible platforming experience with enough collectables, abilities and optional challenges to keep things interesting.
I started out unsure whether the concept would wear thin, but I ended up genuinely enjoying my time with it. The movement feels good, the levels are thoughtfully put together, and the whole thing has a positive, welcoming vibe that’s easy to appreciate. If you love collectable platformers, or you’re looking for something cheerful to play yourself or share with the family, Pardon My French Toast is well worth a look. It certainly delivers a satisfying slice of fun. There’s also a free demo to try on Steam.
Final Verdict: I Like It a Lot
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