Swoop is a one-finger hill gliding game. Your little winged blob slides over rolling hills while the night creeps in from behind. Hold to get heavy and dive down the slopes, let go at the top of a hill to fly. Land smoothly on the next downslope for a Great Slide and a burst of speed. Each island you reach pushes the night back a little. There's a new set of hills every day, and everyone plays the same ones.
How to play Swoop
- Hold anywhere to get heavy: you dive and hug the ground.
- Let go as you reach the top of a hill to launch into the air.
- In the air, hold to dive back down. Aim to touch down on a downslope, not the face of the next hill.
- Reach the flag at the end of each island to push the night back. If the night catches you, the run is over.
Tips to get a high score
- Hold on the way down, release on the way up. That rhythm is the whole game.
- A smooth landing on a downslope is a Great Slide. Three in a row starts FEVER and buys extra daylight.
- Landing against the face of a hill is a THUD and costs a lot of speed. If you're about to overshoot, dive early.
- Watch the sun: the lower it sinks, the closer the night is behind you.
- Coin arcs follow a good flight path, so collecting them usually means you're flying well.
Daily levels and ghost races
Every day Swoop 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
What does holding do in Swoop?
Holding makes your blob heavy. On a downslope that speeds you up, and in the air it makes you dive. Letting go makes you light, so you sail off the top of a hill instead of sticking to it.
How do I get a Great Slide?
Come down from a jump and touch the ground on a downhill slope while you're moving roughly parallel to it. You keep your speed and get a boost on top. Three Great Slides in a row trigger FEVER.
What is the score?
Your score is the number of islands you reach before the night catches you. Every island flag also pushes the night back.
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 Swoop to your site
Swoop is free to embed on your blog, class page or website. Paste this code:
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