Black and White is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. Think retro & arcade — that is the shape of it. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Black and White
Black And White is an endless jumping game that will both frustrate and entertain you. This is an arcade-style game similar to other jumping games like the classic. Jump on the obstacles and boost your reflexes to achieve high scores.
How to play Black and White
There is no tutorial to sit through — the game explains itself. You will want a keyboard for this one — the arrow keys / WASD carry most of it, and the table below has the rest. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. The second run is always better than the first — that is the whole learning curve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Difficulty in Black and White comes from the game itself rather than from waiting, unlocking or paying, which is rarer than it should be. The result is something you can pick up cold months later.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Black and White free to play?
Yes. Black and White is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Black and White is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Black and White on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Black and White?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Black and White fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Black and White?
Black and White is a arcade game built around retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
