Moonfall
Set the lander down slow and level.
- TypeFree arcade browser game
- ControlsBurn · Rotate · Super Charge
- Session2–5 minute sessions
- PlatformDesktop and Mobile
- PriceFree, no download
Moonfall is a lunar lander. Gravity pulls all the time, your engine is the only thing holding it back, and the tank does not refill mid-descent. Bring the lander down on the blue pad slow enough and level enough to stand on its legs. Each round moves to a new world with lighter or heavier gravity, crosswinds, drifting asteroids and a narrower pad, and later rounds start with less fuel. Five golden orbs charge a Super Charge that makes the lander untouchable for ten seconds.
How to play
- Gravity pulls the lander down all the time.
- Hold Up to burn and slow the descent. Rotate with Left and Right to point the engine.
- Land on the blue pad slowly and close to level. The readouts turn red when you are too fast or too tilted.
- Fuel does not refill during a descent, and later rounds start with less.
- Collect five golden orbs, then press Space for Super Charge.
| ↑ | Burn |
|---|---|
| ← → | Rotate |
| Space | Super Charge |
| Tap | Hold the left side to burn, drag on the right side to turn |
Scoring
Each landing scores its grade (Perfect, Good or Normal, from sink rate, drift and tilt), a bonus for the gold sweet spot or the white bullseye, a bonus for the fuel left and one for a quick descent, multiplied by the round. Landings, bullseyes and time played pay tickets, and there are more to pick up on the way down.
Tips
- Kill sideways drift first. Drift is what misses pads.
- Let it fall, then burn hard low down: hovering high burns fuel for nothing.
- Watch V-Speed and Angle on the way in. Keep both green for the last stretch.
- Save Super Charge for asteroid rounds: it smashes rocks and bounces you off rough ground.
Gameplay video
Moonfall as it plays, a 9-second clip with no sound.
Questions
Is Moonfall free to play?
Yes. Moonfall is free to play in your browser, with no purchase required to start.
Do I need to download or install anything to play Moonfall?
No. Moonfall runs in the browser. There is nothing to download, nothing to install and no plugin to add.
Do I need an account to play Moonfall?
No. You can play straight away as a guest, and what you earn is kept in this browser. A free account saves it to your account, so it is not lost when the browser data is cleared and it follows you to another device.
Can I play Moonfall on a school Chromebook?
Moonfall runs in Chrome with nothing to install, so it works on a Chromebook. It plays on the keyboard alone, from the start screen to the end screen, so there is no need for the touchpad. Whether a school network allows voidarcade.com is up to the school.
Can I play Moonfall on a phone?
Yes. Moonfall has touch controls and works on phones and tablets as well as on a desktop browser.
How long does a game of Moonfall take?
A run takes about 2 to 5 minutes.
What are the controls for Moonfall?
Use ↑ to burn, ← → to rotate, Space to super charge, Tap to hold the left side to burn, drag on the right side to turn.
Evolution log
Void Arcade games change after release. This is Moonfall's real update history.
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Version 1.1
- An engine, thrusters and wind you can hear, 30 sound cues and a floating music bed
- Craters, pad lights and parallax stars
- Touchdowns with weight, crashes with sparks and a scorch mark
- Space fires Super Charge
- Landings pay tickets; later rounds start with less fuel
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