Skater Dude is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Skater Dude
Grab your board and slide downhill. Tap left or right side of the screen to avoid obstacles and mad security officers! Your skateboard go faster and faster, so the more you play the harder it gets!
How to play Skater Dude
Press play and the first round teaches you the rest. On desktop the arrow keys / WASD do the moving; the full mapping is in the table below. It fills the player in landscape, so use the fullscreen button on desktop and turn your phone sideways on mobile. Nothing is lost by trying something reckless once.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Difficulty in Skater Dude comes from the game itself rather than from waiting, unlocking or paying, which is rarer than it should be. That is the whole pitch, and it is enough.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Added to our catalogue from a 2015 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Skater Dude free to play?
Yes. Skater Dude 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. Skater Dude is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Skater Dude on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Skater Dude?
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 Skater Dude 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.
