TEMPO

you set the pace, not the path

You never steer and you never jump. You only speed up, coast, and brake. The machine moves on its own rhythms — read them, and time your arrival so every moving part is safe when you reach it. The brake matters as much as the throttle.

Levels

How to play

Throttle: hold ↑ / W / Space, or hold the mouse / tap the top of the screen.

Brake: hold ↓ / S, right-click, or tap the bottom of the screen. Let go to coast.

Goal: reach the finish. Each obstacle is safe only part of the time — you can see its rhythm. Arrive in the safe moment. Often the smart move is to slow down or stop and wait, then go.

You have momentum, so plan ahead — you can't stop instantly. Crashing just sends you back to the last checkpoint. Beat your best time and clear a level with no crashes for a ✦ badge.

TEMPO — an original game. Code, art & sound generated in-browser, no external assets. Free to play, share, and modify.

Settings

Reduced motion
Removes shake, flashes & heavy effects. Gameplay cues stay.
Assist mode
Slows every rhythm ~20%, shows cycle pips, more forgiving.
Sound
Engine tone & effects. Fully playable muted.
Look-ahead trail
Faint marks showing where your current speed is taking you.

Paused

Level clear

Time—
Best—
Crashes—
No-crash badge—
★ NEW BEST TIME ★