The story of Impossamole follows the titular creature as it navigates through various levels, collecting food and avoiding predators. The player takes control of a small blue creature that must gather food while avoiding obstacles such as spikes, pitfalls, and other creatures.
The gameplay is primarily focused on platforming, with an emphasis on timing and precision. The player must jump over obstacles, avoid enemies, and collect food to progress through the levels. The game features simple yet challenging level design, requiring the player to think strategically about which paths to take and when to jump.