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
Getting started takes about ten seconds. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
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
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time.
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. Exploder.io 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 Exploder.io 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 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.
