A vector arena shooter. Split the rocks, outrun the saucer, and never trust hyperspace. How long can you survive the belt?
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ROCK DODGER
Vector arena shooter. Blast the rocks, dodge the saucer.
PRESS START
How to play
◀ ▶ rotate your dart-ship, THRUST to accelerate (momentum carries you — there are no brakes in space). The arena wraps: fly off one edge, appear on the opposite side.
FIRE to blast rocks. Big rocks (20 pts) split into two mediums (50 pts), mediums split into two smalls (100 pts). Clear every rock to advance — each wave brings more and faster rocks.
From wave 2, an enemy saucer warps in and strafes you with aimed shots. Small, fast, accurate — worth 250 pts if you nail it.
🌀 HYP (hyperspace) teleports you to a random spot in a panic. Classic risk: 1 in 8 jumps shreds the ship on re-entry.
You get 3 ships; every 10,000 points earns a bonus ship (max 5). After a hit you respawn with a few seconds of blink-shield, once the landing zone is clear-ish.
⚡ Near misses earn +15 — thread the needle between rocks for bonus points.
⏩ The belt speeds up the longer you survive — watch the ×multiplier on the Wave chip.
Keyboard works too: ←/→ rotate, ↑ thrust, space fire, H hyperspace, P pause.
About Rock Dodger
Rock Dodger is pure retro arcade: pilot your ship through an endless asteroid field where one hit ends the run. No weapons, no power-ups — just you, the rocks, and the high score. It's the simplest premise in gaming and one of the most addictive.
Dodging games are about reading the field two seconds ahead. Find the gaps early, make small adjustments instead of big swerves, and resist the tunnel vision that comes with speed. Every run teaches you something; the best players look calm because they are.
Quick tips
Look ahead, not at your ship — spot gaps before you reach them.
Small corrections beat big dodges; oversteering causes most crashes.
Stay near the middle so you always have room to move either way.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rock Dodger free?
Yes — free arcade game in your browser, no download or signup.
How do I get a high score?
Survive as long as possible — score grows with distance and near-misses.
What are the controls?
Arrow keys/WASD or touch drag to steer your ship.
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