Platformer Mini
A tiny side-scrolling platformer. Jump between platforms and collect all the stars to win!
How to play
- Click Start — use ◀▶ (or A/D) to move and Jump/Space/↑ to leap.
- Land on green platforms to stay airborne — falling resets your position.
- Collect all 7 yellow stars scattered across the platforms to win.
- The top platforms are hardest to reach — build momentum with well-timed jumps.
Use arrow keys or WASD to move the character, and Space/Up or the Jump button to jump. Collect all 7 stars to win!
How it works
Platformer Mini is a compact side-scrolling platformer that runs entirely in the browser. You control a character who can run left and right and jump between floating platforms. The objective is to collect all the stars scattered across the level.
Controls are simple: arrow keys or on-screen buttons move the character left and right, and a jump button launches the character upward. Falling off the screen typically resets the character to the start or a checkpoint.
The game is designed to be completable in a few minutes, making it ideal for a quick break. It introduces core platformer concepts such as variable platform heights, gap jumping, and star collection requiring careful navigation.
Look ahead before committing to a jump. Identify where the next platform is, gauge the gap, and time your jump so you land near the centre of the platform rather than on its edge.
Worked example
Clearing the level with all stars
- Start at the left side of the level and move right, noting the layout of platforms ahead.
- Jump to each platform one at a time, collecting any star on or above it before moving on.
- For stars above a platform, jump directly upward from the platform surface to reach them.
- Continue to the rightmost platform and collect the final star to trigger the win screen.
All stars collected and the level complete screen displayed.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Jumping too early while still moving toward a gap, causing an undershoot and a fall.
- Ignoring stars that require upward jumps from platforms, forcing backtracking later.
- Running at full speed near platform edges without slowing down, leading to overshoot falls.
Key terms
- Platform
- A solid surface the character can land on and stand on.
- Star
- A collectible item scattered across the level; collect all of them to win.
- Gap
- An empty space between two platforms that requires a jump to cross.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I jump?
- Press Space, Up arrow, W, or click the Jump button. You can only jump when standing on a platform.
- What happens if I fall off?
- You respawn at the starting position with your collected stars intact.