Collect the Rain is a browser-based kids game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Collect the Rain
The goal of the game is to collect as many raindrops as possible. To move the bucket, click the mouse pointer on the place where you want to move the bucket. On touch screen devices, tap the screen with your finger.
How to play Collect the Rain
Nothing here needs explaining twice. On desktop the arrow keys / WASD do the moving; the full mapping is in the table below. It is built tall rather than wide — comfortable one-handed on a phone, centred and uncropped on a monitor. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time. That is a rarer quality than it sounds.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Collect the Rain free to play?
Yes. Collect the Rain 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?
Nothing at all. Collect the Rain runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Collect the Rain on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Collect the Rain?
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 Collect the Rain fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
