Geometry Game

"This game became our family obsession during lockdown, but we have recently returned to play it. Combining simple controls and a high level of challenge makes for a fun experience we can all enjoy. Because the play is in time with the music, it’s also a good way to develop children’s sense of timing and musicality. Sometimes we’ve even played it once the kids are in bed, to see if we can improve our skills for the next family session."

Review by FamilyGamingDatabase.

How to Play Geometry Game

Geometry Dash is a 2D platformer game where you are in charge of moving a shape through a bunch of obstacles, all to the beat of the music. The square actually moves by itself, and all you have to do is click to jump when necessary and use the up/down arrows to steer vehicles. The way you dodge obstacles is often in sync with the beat, so make sure your sound is on and enjoy the experience!

The key to the game is timing. The levels themselves scroll automatically, and hitting spikes, walls, or other hazards results in an instant crash and restart. If you fail, it's back to the beginning. The constant die-and-retry loop will have you quickly memorizing the patterns of each level and, more importantly, the precise timing of crucial jumps. This dynamic is what makes the game addictive.

Listen to the beat

Geometry Game is a music game, and many jumps and movements are synced to the beat of the background music, so paying attention to the rhythm is not really an option. Practice Mode lets you place checkpoints to learn tricky sections without starting over, so it's a good place to start or go back to if you're having trouble completing levels.

Watch the obstacles

Levels also feature unique objects like portals, pads, and orbs. Portals can flip gravity, change speed, or switch vehicle modes. Jump pads automatically launch you, and orbs trigger special actions mid-air. These elements replace traditional power-ups, creating dynamic challenges that keep each level pretty much unpredictable.

Tips & Tricks

• Practice Mode. Use Practice Mode to break a level into smaller sections. Place checkpoints at tricky spots and repeat until you can clear each segment consistently. This builds muscle memory and makes full runs much easier.
• Follow the Rhythm. The game’s music often cues obstacle timing. Pay attention to beats and sync your jumps to the song. You can try humming the beat to get the rhythm down.

Geometry Game Reviews

The game has received positive reviews from critics. Softpedia praised the game's style, saying, "While it can get a bit frustrating sometimes, you can always complete the stages using the practice mode and then jump into the many different user-generated levels."

Geometry Game History

Geometry Dash started without a clear vision, according to the developer RobTop. It could have moved in any direction. It started as a template with a cube that could crash and jump, and evolved into the smash-hit game it is today.

When the game was first launched, it was called Geometry Jump and only had seven levels. Later on, it was renamed "Geometry Dash." Currently, there are four free versions of the game, one being "Geometry Dash Lite," which now includes the first 13 levels from the full version.

Features

• Challenging levels that vary in difficulty from hard to almost impossible
• Simple controls make the game intuitive to learn from the start
• Excellent music that compels you to reach the next part of the track
• Fun gameplay synced to the beat!

More Geometry Games

If you like playing Geometry Dash for free in your web browser, check out Geometry Dash Subzero.

More Games Like This

For more games played in time with musical rhythms, check out FNF, a popular freestyle music game. If you want to have a bit of silly fun, Blob Opera will provide plenty of entertainment! Other music-centric games to try include Friday Night Funkin', where you rap battle it out with other musically inclined players. And for more musical rhythm games, Sprunki will hit the spot, as you'll get to create your own vibrant sounds and melodies.

Platforms

Geometry Dash is available across all platforms: web, Android, iOS, and Windows phones.

Developer

The game was created by RobTop Games for mobile, before being ported to PC as Geometry Game. This Scratch version is made by Griffpatch.

Controls

• SPACE/UP Arrow = Jump
• HOLD DOWN SPACE/UP Arrow = Multi-jump
• UP Arrow = Steer vehicle up
• DOWN Arrow = Steer vehicle down
• Don't touch the spikes, or you will have to restart!

Gameplay Video