Play Going up free online — a arcade game that loads straight into the page. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Going up
Help a lonely bird to reach its nest. Avoid obstacles and collect coins to unlock new skins. Touch the screen or Left Click to fly upwards
How to play Going up
There is very little to learn before your first run. Point, click, done: the mouse is the entire control scheme. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. The second run is always better than the first — that is the whole learning curve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Click to play — this game is mouse only |
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
What keeps Going up worth returning to is how quickly a single round resolves. It respects your time — you are never more than a click from another attempt. 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
- Mouse only on desktop, touch on mobile.
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Going up free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Going up — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Going up is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Going up 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 Going up?
Mouse only on desktop, touch on mobile. Mouse — click to play — this game is mouse only.
Can I play Going up fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
