Mountain Climber

About Mountain Climber

Mountain Climber is a free one-button climbing game. Hold the mouse, the space bar or the screen to pull yourself upward, and release to rest and slowly sink. Between you and the summit are horizontal rock walls, each with a single gap. You steer left and right to line up with the gap and keep climbing.

The wall gaps get narrower as you gain height, and the sky changes from day to sunset, night and finally space, so you can feel how high you have climbed.

How scoring works

• Your score is the height you reach in metres, shown at the top of the game.
• The first walls have wide gaps. The gap shrinks as you climb until it reaches a minimum width.
• Touching any rock ends the run. Your best height is saved in your browser and can be posted to the ranking.

Tips to improve

• Tap in short pulses instead of holding down, which gives you finer control of your height.
• Move sideways while you are between walls, not when you are level with one.
• Aim for the middle of the gap. Hugging the edge leaves no room for mistakes.
• If you are sinking too fast near a wall, hold early. Waiting until the last moment usually fails.

Frequently asked questions

How do I climb higher?

Hold the mouse button, space bar or screen to climb. Release to sink. Use the arrow keys or drag to move sideways.

Why does the background change?

The scenery reflects your height: day, sunset, night and space as you climb. It is only a visual effect and does not change the difficulty.

Is there an end to the mountain?

No. The walls keep coming, so the goal is simply a higher personal best.