Lander

Touch down. Gently. A free one-tap game.

Play nowHold to fire the engine · Land soft on the pad

Lander is a one-touch rocket landing game. Each level drops your little rocket from the top of the screen. Gravity pulls it down, and holding anywhere fires the engine to slow it. A landing pad slides back and forth along the ground, so you have to time your descent to touch down on the pad, slowly. Every landing is a new level with a faster, narrower pad, and fuel is tight.

How to play Lander

Hold anywhere to fire the engine and slow your fall. Let go to drop.
The rocket only moves up and down. Time your descent so you touch down while the pad is underneath.
Land slowly: keep the SPEED marker in the green as you touch down. Too fast, or off the pad, and you crash.
Land soft and close to the gold centre mark for a PERFECT: 2 points and extra fuel.
Watch the FUEL gauge. When it's empty the engine stops working.

Tips to get a high score

Don't hover at the top. Let the rocket fall, then brake hard near the ground; that uses the least fuel.
The dotted line under the rocket turns green when the pad is right below you.
Start braking a little earlier than feels necessary: the rocket takes a moment to slow down.
From level 4, red space mines drift across. Wait above them or drop quickly past.
PERFECT landings refill extra fuel, so they keep long runs going.

Daily levels and ghost races

Every day Lander has a new daily level that's the same for everyone. While you play, you race translucent “ghosts” — real replays of other players and your friends. Beat a score, then send a challenge link so a friend can race your ghost on the exact same level.

FAQ

Why did I crash on the pad?

You touched down too fast. The SPEED gauge on the right shows your descent speed; land while the marker is in the green zone.

Can I move the rocket sideways?

No. The rocket only goes up and down, and the pad moves. The whole game is timing your landing for when the pad slides underneath you.

Is it free?

Yes. Every Tapamine game is free to play in your browser with no download and no account.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Tapamine is built for phones first: portrait, one thumb, and it works offline after your first visit. It also works with a mouse or the spacebar on a computer.

How do challenges work?

After a run, tap “Challenge a friend” to send a link. Your friend plays the exact same level and races your ghost — a replay of your run — to see who wins.

Add Lander to your site

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