Short Ride
Short Ride
Master balance and timing in Short Ride, a physics platformer where you bike through tricky courses full of surprises and challenges.
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About Short Ride
Game Description
Short Ride is basically a physics-based platformer where you control a little guy on a bike, trying to get through some tricky courses without crashing. You’ll need to balance, speed up, slow down, and jump over obstacles while dealing with all sorts of crazy terrain. The controls are simple — just WASD to move and space to jump — but getting the timing right takes some practice. The levels get progressively tougher, and there’s always some surprise that’ll mess with your rhythm. If you like testing your reflexes and patience, this one’s worth a shot.
Story Background
The game is set in a weird, abstract world filled with unpredictable terrain, like roller-coaster tracks and random platforms. There’s no big story or characters, just a simple setup of ‘get from start to finish without falling off.’ It’s more about the ride than any narrative.
Game Information
Why This Game is Addictive
Honestly, I keep coming back because every time I think I’ve got a level down, a tiny misstep sends me flying and I want to fix it. That mix of ‘just one more try’ and seeing how far I can push my control is what gets me. Plus, there’s something oddly satisfying about landing a tough jump after failing it a dozen times.
How to Play
Desktop Controls
Use WASD to move around — A and D to lean back and forward, W to pedal forward, S to brake or pedal backward. Hit space to jump when you need to get some air.
Mobile Controls
You’ve got on-screen buttons that basically do the same: tap left or right to lean, pedal forward or back with up and down buttons, and a jump button for space.
Pro Tips & Strategies
Don’t rush; sometimes slow and steady beats blasting through at full speed.
Get a feel for how leaning affects your balance early on — it’s key to not tipping over.
Use small taps on the pedal buttons instead of holding them down; it helps with better control.
Practice jumping on easier levels before trying the crazy ones, so you don’t end up frustrated too fast.
4 helpful tips to master the game
Game Features
The physics feel really raw — your balance can go haywire in the blink of an eye.
The sound effects kinda pull you into the ride; you can almost feel the bumps.
Levels ramp up from chill to 'oh no, what now?' pretty fast.
The controls are easy to pick up but mastering them is another story.
There’s this quirky sense of humor in the way the little rider flails when you mess up.
Game Tips & Features
Instant Play
No downloads required. Play instantly in your browser.
Mobile Friendly
Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
Free Forever
Completely free to play with no hidden costs.