Dodge obstacles on a neon highway, collect energy and raise your shield at just the right moment. The road never ends: after 75 seconds, a checkpoint arrives every 45 seconds, each one faster. Chain energy pickups to grow your score.
An endless highway run across 3 lanes. A single crash ends your run. The first checkpoint comes at 75 seconds, then a new one every 45 seconds. The road gets faster over time.
Step by step
Your car starts in the middle lane. On a keyboard, the arrow keys or A/D move you one lane over; on a touchscreen, tap the lane you want to move to.
Every wave of obstacles leaves at least 1 lane open, and the energy cell sits in that open lane.
Hit a barrier without your shield and the run ends. With the shield up, you bounce off the barrier and keep going.
The shield stays up for only a moment and takes 9 seconds to recharge. Every energy cell you collect shortens that wait a little.
Every checkpoint brings a bonus. Pass at least one and the run counts as a win.
Tips
From one wave to the next, the safe lane shifts by 1 lane at most; follow the energy and it leads you to the right lane.
Each energy cell you collect in a row is worth more. Missing a single cell resets the chain.
From the 4th wave on, 2 lanes can close at once; save your shield for moments like that.
Game facts
Round length
1–2 min
Computer
A/D or arrow keys to switch lanes. Space: shield.
Phone
Tap a lane to switch to it. Tap the SHIELD button at the bottom to bounce off barriers.
Date added
Version
1.1.1
On every device: phone and computer, portrait or landscape
The game runs in your browser. No download or account is required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Neon Current on my phone?
Yes. On your phone: Tap a lane to switch to it. Tap the SHIELD button at the bottom to bounce off barriers.
How do I play Neon Current on a computer?
A/D or arrow keys to switch lanes. Space: shield.
Is Neon Current free?
Yes. The whole game is free; there are no paid levels or in-app purchases.