Guide a self-bouncing orange ball ever higher across platforms that slide, crumble or spring you upward.
Sky Hop is an endless climbing game starring a little orange ball with big eyes. There is no jump button. Each time the ball comes down on a platform it springs back up by itself, and all you do is steer it left and right toward the next safe spot. The view never scrolls back down, so missing a platform usually sends you tumbling out of sight.
Getting started
Once you hit Play, the ball begins hopping on a safe green ledge near the bottom. Head for the ledges higher up. Sideways speed builds slowly, and the ball keeps sliding briefly after you release the key. Gentle corrections made in good time beat big, last-second swerves.
You can pass up through platforms from below, so you never hit your head. You only land on them while falling. The playing area also wraps around. Fly off the left side and you reappear on the right.
Platforms to know
- Green: solid and stationary, your safest footing
- Blue: slides side to side and turns around at the walls
- Brown: gives you one bounce and then crumbles away
- Yellow arrow: a spring that launches you far higher than a normal bounce
The opening section uses only green platforms. A bit higher, brown ones start to appear, and then blue ones. The farther you climb, the more often these tricky types show up. The gap between platforms is always small enough for a normal bounce to reach, so every jump is possible.
Scoring and medals
Your score is ten times the highest point you have reached, displayed at the top of the screen. When the ball drops out of view, a Game Over box shows how you did.
Two medals are available. You earn one by bouncing off a spring and the other by scoring 1,000 points. Once you have them, they are yours to keep.
Strategy notes
Let go of the direction a little early. Because the ball keeps sliding, releasing just before you are over a platform helps you stop right on top of it.
The wrap is a shortcut. If the next platform is near the far wall, going through the near wall is often quicker. On brown platforms, be steering toward your next landing before you even touch down, because there is no second bounce. Blue platforms travel at an even speed, which makes it possible to predict their position by the time you land. Springs are worth chasing, since one spring bounce covers more height than several regular hops.
The options menu also has a volume control and a switch for turning off screen shake.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steer left or right | Left and right arrows, or A and D | — | Drag the on-screen stick at the lower left |
| Start a climb | Enter twice (the first press highlights "Play") | Click "Play" | Tap "Play" |
| Pause the game | Escape | Click the menu icon in the top corner | Tap the menu icon in the top corner |
Sky Hop FAQ
Can I play Sky Hop on a phone or Chromebook?
Yes. On a Chromebook, steer with the Left and Right arrows or A and D. On a phone, put your thumb near the bottom left corner and a round stick appears for you to drag. Because the play area is a tall column, an upright phone shows it best. Gamepads work too.
Does Sky Hop save my best score?
Yes. Your best score stays in your browser, along with any of the two medals you have earned. The options menu lets you reset that score if you ever want a clean slate.
How long does a run last?
It lasts until the ball falls below the bottom of the screen. A careful climb can keep going for a while, but one missed landing on a high, tricky section usually ends things fast. Starting again takes just a click on Play.
