Crossy Road

Crossy Road is a modern take on the classic "cross the road" arcade game. You hop your character forward across an endless sprawl of roads, rivers, and railway lines, trying to travel as far as possible without being squashed, flattened, or swept away.

What is Crossy Road?

Crossy Road takes the lane-crossing idea of old arcade games and gives it a clean, blocky look and a one-tap control scheme. You can move forward, back, left, or right — one hop at a time — and the screen slowly creeps forward, so standing still for too long means an eagle swoops down and ends your run.

That constant pressure to keep moving is what makes the game tense: every hop forward is a small gamble on whether the next lane is safe. Along the way you unlock a large roster of characters, which gives you something to chase beyond a high score.

Crossy Road Overview

Item	Details
Title	Crossy Road
Developer	Hipster Whale
Genre	Arcade
Platform	Web browser
Supported devices	Desktop, mobile, tablet
Technology	HTML5
Price	Free to play
First released	2014

How to Play Crossy Road

Hop across roads, train tracks, and rivers. Roads have cars and trucks moving at different speeds; train tracks flash a warning before a train tears through; and rivers require you to jump onto moving logs and lily pads so you do not fall in the water. The further you travel, the higher your score, and the screen keeps scrolling so you cannot camp in a safe spot forever.

Crossy Road Controls

Input	Action
Up arrow / W	Hop forward
Down arrow / S	Hop backward
Left arrow / A	Hop left
Right arrow / D	Hop right

Crossy Road Tips

Keep moving

Linger too long and the eagle grabs you. Even a cautious hop forward is better than standing still.

Wait for a clear gap

Do not jump into a lane until you can see your next safe step. Patience beats panic on busy roads.

Use logs and lily pads on rivers

You cannot swim, so time your hops to land on something that floats — and mind which direction it is drifting.

Respect the train warning

Tracks flash and sound an alarm before a train arrives. Never start crossing when the signal is about to fire.

Plan two steps ahead

Looking only at the next lane gets you killed. Glance further down the path before you commit to a direction.

Do not chase coins into traffic

Coins sometimes sit in risky lanes. A coin is not worth ending a strong run.

FAQ About Crossy Road

Is Crossy Road free?

Yes, free to play in the browser.

Can I play it on mobile?

Yes — the one-hop controls work great on touch.

Is Crossy Road endless?

Yes. The layout goes on forever and your score is how far you travel. There is no final level.

What happens if I stand still?

An eagle swoops in and ends your run. The screen keeps scrolling forward to stop you from camping a safe spot.

How do I unlock new characters?

Characters unlock over time through free gifts and the prize machine, giving you new looks to play as.