One skier, one hill with no bottom, and a forest of pines and boulders in the way. Downhill Ski unblocked is a top-down run where you chase distance, and a single bad line through the trees sends you back to the start.
Frank Force made it for his LittleJS Arcade. Each attempt lasts about as long as you can hold your nerve, which makes it a good fit for a short break.
How to play Downhill Ski
Press PLAY and guide the skier with the pointer. The skier turns toward wherever you point, but only ever faces downhill, from far left to far right. Facing straight down builds speed, and turning across the slope slows you down.
Trees and rocks end the run on contact. Small snow bumps bounce you up a little, and striped rainbow ramps launch you high into the air. You can also jump on command to hop over something that appears in your path.
Distance, speed and time show in the top left corner. After a crash you see how far you went, and your best distance is kept for next time.
Controls
| To… | Keyboard | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steer | — | Move the pointer; the skier turns to face it | Hold and drag a finger |
| Jump | — | Left click | Tap |
| Retry after a crash | Space, Enter or R | — | — |
| Pause or restart | Esc | Menu button in the top corner | Menu button in the top corner |
Tips
- Brake by turning. There is no brake button. A wide sideways carve is how you shed speed before a crowded patch of trees.
- Pick your line early. You cannot steer in the air, so aim before a bump or ramp sends you flying.
- Look far down the slope. Keep your eyes near the bottom of the screen, not on the skier. By the time a tree is close, it is too late to turn.
- Jump only when needed. A well-timed hop clears a rock, but a careless one can leave you landing right in the next obstacle.
- Trust the small hitboxes. Trees and rocks are a bit smaller than they look, so a tight gap is often wider than you think.
Downhill Ski questions
Can I use a gamepad?
Yes. Downhill Ski reads a gamepad as well as the mouse, keyboard and touch, so you can steer with whichever feels best.
How do I play on a phone?
The skier follows your finger, but each new touch also counts as a jump. It works, though steering is less precise than with a mouse.
Is there a finish line?
No. The slope keeps going forever, so the goal is to beat your own best distance before a tree or rock stops you.
