Exploder.io is a free classics game you can play right here in your browser. It leans on .io games, parkour & running and retro & arcade, so expect a steady difficulty curve. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Exploder.io
Exploder is a game similar to the classic Bomberman but with a space theme. Players need to fight other players as well as monsters by planting bombs and running away from attacks and explosions. Starting the game is pretty easy and straightforward; though, it is incredibly hard to master all the game tricks. All graphical game assets are pixel artwork to reflect on the original game. Battles in Exploder are very entertaining and challenging, with virtual coins and experience points as gratification! In the game shop, you can use the coins to upgrade your character's appearance by buying new skins and other aspects.
How to play Exploder.io
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. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Run and change lane |
| Spacebar | Jump |
| Shift | Slide |
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
Difficulty in Exploder.io comes from the game itself rather than from waiting, unlocking or paying, which is rarer than it should be. 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
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- .io Games gameplay — Massively-multiplayer arena games in the .io tradition
- Parkour & Running gameplay — Keep moving and never look down
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Exploder.io free to play?
Yes. Exploder.io 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 download, no installer, no plugin. Exploder.io is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Exploder.io on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. 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 Exploder.io?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — run and change lane; Spacebar — jump; Shift — slide.
Can I play Exploder.io 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 Exploder.io?
Exploder.io is a classics game built around .io games, parkour & running and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
