Play Jurassic Run free online — a adventure game that loads straight into the page. It leans on animals, so expect a steady difficulty curve. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Jurassic Run
Adventure trip has gone bad! There is a bloodthirsty dinosaur behind your back! Use the stick to cross to the other side! Make sure the stick length is accurate, otherwise you will fall or get eaten - and don't forget to collect the dinosaur's eggs!
How to play Jurassic Run
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. 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. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
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
Jurassic Run does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a browser game.
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.
- Animals gameplay — Games starring the animal kingdom
- Added to our catalogue from a 2020 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Jurassic Run free to play?
Yes. Jurassic Run 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. Jurassic Run 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 Jurassic Run 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 Jurassic Run?
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 Jurassic Run 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 Jurassic Run?
Jurassic Run is a adventure game built around animals. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
