How to play
How to play Desert Dash
Desert Dash is a free endless runner in the browser on Play Online Games. Press Space, click, or tap to jump over cacti. Hold longer for a long-jump. You have three lives, and a hit gives you a short invincible moment.
Steps
- Your runner moves on its own. Press Space, click, or tap to jump.
- Hold the button for a higher, longer jump over tall cacti and wide gaps.
- Hitting a cactus costs one of your three lives and makes you invincible for a moment.
- After all three lives are used up, the desert speeds up for a final run.
- Your score grows the further you go.
Tips to play better
- Every gap can be cleared with a well-timed held jump. Holding is often safer than tapping.
- Jump a little early for tall cacti. Late jumps clip the top.
- Do not tap over and over. Each jump should be one clear press.
- After a hit, use the invincible moment to get past the next obstacle and reset your timing.
- Watch further ahead as the speed rises, so you see the next cactus sooner.
Questions
Is Desert Dash free?
Yes. Play it in the browser on Play Online Games. No download and no account.
Are there power-ups?
No. Desert Dash is just jumping and timing.
How do I jump on a phone?
Tap the screen, and hold your finger down for a longer jump.
Does the game get faster?
Yes. It speeds up after your lives are used.