Emerald and Amber drops you into a adventure challenge you can start in a couple of seconds. The core of it is retro & arcade. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Emerald and Amber
Emerald and Amber is a platform game where you have to get stuck to solid surfaces to reach your loved one. It was inspired by some classics of the NES era with retro-style graphics and mechanics, but with a flexible difficulty aiming to be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. The game has 27 levels and a Speedrun mode.
How to play Emerald and Amber
Nothing here needs explaining twice. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
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
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
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 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerald and Amber free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Emerald and Amber costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Emerald and Amber is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Emerald and Amber on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. 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 Emerald and Amber?
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 Emerald and Amber 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 Emerald and Amber?
Emerald and Amber is a adventure 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.
