How to play Parkour After Dark
Parkour After Dark is a free, single-player 2D parkour survival game set in Sydney, Australia. Play as Finn, or choose your own character name, and explore ten adventures in any order. The game runs in a web browser with JavaScript enabled and supports keyboard and on-screen touch controls.
Getting started
- Open the game, choose a character name and select an adventure from the Sydney map. Every venue is available from the start.
- Run, jump and vault your way along the route. Collect coins and supplies, avoid zombies and use lantern checkpoints.
- Cross the blue finish flag to complete the adventure. Return to the map to choose another venue or replay for a better score.
Manly Beach is the easiest adventure, rated 1 out of 5. Complete all ten venues to unlock the Tidekeeper final challenge. Watch his wind-up, roll beneath his swipe, jump the ground wave and punch during his recovery.
Keyboard and touch controls
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move left / right | A / D or Left / Right arrows |
| Jump / double jump / wall jump | Space, W or Up arrow |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Punch | J |
| Roll / crawl | K, S or Down arrow |
| Vault on the ground / front flip in the air | E |
| Backflip / swing gainer | Q / G |
| Pause / retry after defeat / toggle sound | Escape / R / M |
Release the jump key and press it again in the air for a double jump. Jump against a wall, then jump again to kick away. On touch devices, use the on-screen movement and action buttons. The in-game guide reflects your current trick key settings.
Ten Sydney adventures
- Circular Quay: night-time ferry wharves.
- The Rocks: sandstone rooftops after dark.
- Darling Harbour: afternoon pontoons and waterfront paths.
- Manly Beach: a morning promenade towards Shelly Beach.
- Barangaroo: an afternoon route along Wulugul Walk.
- Bondi Beach: the pavilion promenade in morning light.
- New Fish Market: Blackwattle Bay loading docks at night.
- Pirrama Park: Pyrmont waterfront terraces after dark.
- Junction Street Parkour Park: a night course at Warawara Reserve in Granville, beneath the M4.
- Ku-ring-gai Chase: a night-time West Head bush track.
These are game settings inspired by Sydney locations. The routes are fictional gameplay courses.
Common questions
Is Parkour After Dark free?
Yes. The browser game is free to play, with no download required.
Can I play on a phone or tablet?
The browser game includes on-screen touch controls as well as keyboard controls. Gameplay needs a modern browser with JavaScript enabled. This guide can be read without JavaScript.
Is it multiplayer?
Adventures are single-player. The shared scoreboard lets players compare scores; it is not a live multiplayer mode.
How does the scoreboard work?
Overall rankings add each player's best score from each completed adventure, including the final arena. Replaying improves your total only when you beat your previous best in that adventure. You can also view rankings for an individual adventure.
Does the game save progress?
Journey progress, character name and local scores are saved in this browser. Clearing site data removes local saves. Progress does not automatically sync between devices; shared scores are separate from journey saves.
Can I change the controls, sound or motion?
Settings lets you change trick keys. Movement and main action keys stay fixed. The game also includes sound and reduced-motion controls.