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
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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?
Yes. Going up 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. Going up 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 Going up 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 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. 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.
