Moon Lander
Manage thrust and attitude to set the lander gently on the green pad before fuel runs out.
About the game
Moon Lander is a classic physics game: control thrust and tilt in lunar gravity to settle the lander on the pad. Fuel is limited, so every burn counts.
How to play
- The lander falls under lunar gravity; thrust pushes along its heading.
- Land on the green pad with vertical speed < 40, horizontal < 25 and nearly upright.
- Narrow pads multiply your score (×1 / ×2 / ×3); softer landings score more and refuel you.
- Crashing or drifting away out of fuel ends the game.
Controls
Desktop: ↑ / Space to thrust, ← → to tilt. Mobile: hold to thrust; hold on the left or right third to tilt that way.
Tips for a high score
- Kill horizontal speed first, then descend slowly.
- Use short burns near the ground to brake.
- Speed readouts turn green when you’re in the safe range.
FAQ
- How do you play Moon Lander?
- The lander falls under lunar gravity; thrust pushes along its heading. Land on the green pad with vertical speed < 40, horizontal < 25 and nearly upright. Narrow pads multiply your score (×1 / ×2 / ×3); softer landings score more and refuel you. Crashing or drifting away out of fuel ends the game.
- What are the controls?
- Desktop: ↑ / Space to thrust, ← → to tilt. Mobile: hold to thrust; hold on the left or right third to tilt that way.
- Any tips for Moon Lander?
- Kill horizontal speed first, then descend slowly. Use short burns near the ground to brake. Speed readouts turn green when you’re in the safe range.
- Do I need to download or sign up?
- No. Moon Lander runs in your browser on phone or desktop for free. Your best score is saved locally in your browser.