Geometry Dash is a rhythm-based platformer released in 2013 by Swedish developer RobTop Games, built around jumping in time to electronic music through spikes and obstacles. The 'when you can't afford' format grew online as a way to mock cheap imitations of expensive or polished things, and this version applies it to that game. It spread through meme edits and gaming videos where a low-budget clone, bad recording or failed level instantly signals a discount experience fans instantly recognise.