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Arcade / 1 player / FREE TO PLAY

Tide Runner.

Ride a jet ski across living waves in Tide Runner. Thread the buoy gates, launch off rolling swells, land 360 spins, dodge sharks and driftwood, and race to the beach. Free 3D water racing with sound.

Tide Runner cover illustration

A little play, whenever you feel like it.

No downloads. No signup. Leave whenever you like.

How to play Tide Runner

  1. Steer with A/D, the arrow keys, the on-screen arrows, or by dragging on the water. Hold Space, Up, or THROTTLE for full speed; Down or BRAKE slows you down.
  2. Pass between each red and green buoy pair for gate combos. Hitting a big swell at speed launches you into the air; tap Left or Right while airborne to spin, and land straight.
  3. Sharks, rocks, and driftwood cost a heart. Sky gems above the crests are worth the jump. Reach the beach to finish; P pauses.

A tip for your next round

Watch the swell in front of you. Throttle up as the water rises, spin once, then stop spinning before you land to avoid a wipeout.

Do I need an account?

No. Free games and private invite rooms are open to guests. Sign in is for account features and any future purchases. Local favorites and instant-game bests stay on this device.