About Pixel Platformer
Pixel Platformer is a love letter to classic side-scrolling games, rebuilt for a quick browser run. You guide a little pixel hero across a hundred handcrafted levels, running, jumping and grabbing coins on your way to the flag at the end of each stage.
It hits the retro sweet spot: tight controls, fair challenges, and that satisfying arc of a well-timed jump. Spikes, gaps and moving platforms stand between you and the flag, so timing and a little nerve carry you through, with coins tucked into the trickier corners for braver players.
This browser version saves your progress through the levels and plays with a keyboard or touch. It is a charming, pick-up-and-play platformer, equally happy as a quick stage or a full hundred-level run.
How to play Pixel Platformer
Run left and right and jump your way across each level to reach the flag at the end. Time your jumps over spikes and gaps, ride the moving platforms, and grab the coins scattered along the way. Clear all hundred levels by reaching each flag, and collect coins for a higher score.
| Desktop | Arrow keys to move, space to jump |
|---|---|
| Mobile | On-screen buttons to move and jump |
| Coins | Collect them for a higher score |
| Goal | Reach the flag at the end of each level |
Tips & strategy
- Time your jumps at the edge of platforms for the most distance over gaps.
- Learn each hazard's rhythm, since moving platforms and spikes follow set patterns.
- Grab coins only when the path is safe. Reaching the flag matters more than a risky pickup.
- Build a little momentum before long jumps rather than leaping from a standstill.
- Pause at the edge of a tricky section to read it before committing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Pixel Platformer?
Run and jump across each level to reach the flag at the end, avoiding spikes and gaps and grabbing coins along the way.
How many levels are there?
There are around a hundred handcrafted levels that gradually increase in challenge.
Do I have to collect the coins?
No, coins are for a higher score. Reaching the flag is what clears a level.
Does it save my progress?
Yes. Your progress through the levels is stored in your browser on the same device.
Is it free to play?
Yes. It runs free in your browser with no install and no account.
