Desert Run
Jump the cacti, duck the birds. It only gets faster.
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About Desert Run
Desert Run is a free endless runner you can play in your browser on phone and desktop, no download or sign-up needed. Your runner sprints across the night desert on its own. You handle the timing: jump over cacti and dodge the birds that swoop in. The score climbs with every step, and so does the speed. One hit ends the run. Tap to jump on touch, or use Space, Up and Down on a keyboard.
- Controls
- Tap or click to jump (hold for higher), Space or Up to jump, Down to duck
- Length
- 3 min per round
Tips
- Hold the jump for big gaps and tall cacti, tap it for small ones. Short hops land sooner and keep you ready.
- On desktop, press Down to duck under low birds instead of jumping over them.
- Jump earlier as the speed rises. Your timing has to move forward as the run gets faster.
Your mastery
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Desert Run: questions and answers
Is Desert Run free to play?
Yes. Desert Run is completely free on Arena13. There is nothing to download, no account to make and nothing to buy.
Can I play Desert Run on my phone?
Yes. Desert Run runs in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. Controls: Tap or click to jump (hold for higher), Space or Up to jump, Down to duck
How long does a game of Desert Run take?
A round takes about 3 minutes, so it fits into a short break.
Does Desert Run have a leaderboard?
Yes. After a round you can post your score under a nickname. There is an all-time top 10 and a daily board that resets at midnight UTC, and when Desert Run is one of the daily tournaments, the top 3 that day win coins.
Do I need an account to save my progress?
No. Your coins, level, streak, mastery and best scores are saved in your browser on this device.
Who made Desert Run?
Desert Run is based on an open-source game (github.com/wayou/t-rex-runner), adapted for Arena13. The original source and license are listed on our Credits page.