Hop Along — a doodle runner for iPad

Hop Along is a free, hand-drawn, one-tap arcade runner. You play as Sprout, hopping across twenty themed levels of a graph-paper world. Tap anywhere or press Space to jump. The game is calm, ad-free, sign-in-free, and made for kids ages 4–9.

How to play

Tap the screen or press the Space bar to make Sprout jump. Sprout runs forward automatically. Land on top of blocks, clouds, and ramps. Avoid spike obstacles. Collect stars for your level score. Some levels include boost pads (big launch), portals (gravity flip), and cycle gates (teleport pairs).

Game mechanics

• Spike and double spike — soft-fail hazards.
• Block — solid; safe to land on top, deadly on the sides.
• Float — sketchy cloud; one-way platform you land on.
• Ramp / Hill — slope you run over.
• Boost — launch pad for big jumps.
• Star — collectible (up to three per level).
• Portal — flips gravity; the world mirrors.
• Cycle — red IN and yellow OUT teleport gates.

Levels

Twenty levels introduce one new mechanic at a time, then mix them: First Hop, Star Trail, Block Party, Hill Climb, Boost Up, Sky Hop, Double Trouble, Cyclone, Topsy-Turvy, Meadow Marathon, Cloud Castle, Spike Storm, Hill Highway, Star Storm, Double Down, Cycle City, Flip Side, Last Hop, Forever Hop, Hop Home.

Features

• Built-in level editor — add, move, and remove obstacles; change theme, music, and length.
• Four visual themes: doodle (paper), meadow, speedway, neon.
• Three synth music tracks: Sunny, Bouncy, Dreamy.
• Soft-fail design — encouraging copy, instant retry, no penalties.
• Saves locally in your browser. No server, no account, no tracking beyond anonymous Vercel page views.

For parents

Free to play. No ads, no in-app purchases, no chat, no sign-ups. Designed for one-finger play on an iPad. Works offline once loaded.

FAQ

What ages is Hop Along for?

Designed for kids 4–9, but the editor and harder later levels are fun for older players too.

Does Hop Along cost anything?

No. It's free and ad-free.

Do I need to sign in?

No account or sign-in. Progress is saved in your browser's local storage.

What devices does it run on?

Any modern web browser. Optimized for iPad in landscape; works on desktop with mouse or Space.

Can my kid make their own levels?

Yes. Every level has a pencil icon on the map, or use Pause → Edit level.