Play Harbor Rescue online
Harbor Rescue is a fast rescue-boat arcade game: steer a little orange rescue boat around a busy harbor, pick up stranded swimmers, and dodge drifting rocks.
Swimmers bob on the water and slowly drift downstream. Touch a swimmer's life ring to haul them aboard for points.
Chain rescues within 4 seconds to build a combo bonus, up to 5 in a row. Rocks cost a life each; 3 hits ends the run.
Harbor gusts shove the boat sideways every few seconds, so every pickup is a steering decision. Rescue 14 swimmers in 75 seconds to bring everyone home safe.
How to control Harbor Rescue
- Arrow keys / WASD: steer the boat
- Mouse / touch drag: steer toward pointer
- R: restart run, M: mute
How to play
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Steer the rescue boat with Arrow keys / WASD or by dragging with mouse or touch.
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Touch a swimmer's life ring to rescue them: 100 points, plus combo bonuses for rescues within 4 seconds.
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Avoid drifting rocks: each hit costs one of 3 lives.
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Harbor gusts push the boat sideways for a second every few seconds.
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Rescue 14 swimmers within 75 seconds to win.
Tips for a better run
Steer with the pointer drag for the tightest lines; keyboard is best for long straight runs.
Rescue in chains: a 5-rescue streak pays 200 per swimmer instead of 100, so plan a route through two or three swimmers at once.
Rocks drift straight down, so a small sideways step beats a big swerve — and keeps you on line for the next swimmer.
After a rock hit you flash with brief protection: use that second to reposition, not to grab a risky swimmer.
Gusts push for exactly one second; if a gust starts mid-approach, aim slightly upwind of your target.
Frequently asked questions
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Move with Arrow keys / WASD, or press and drag with mouse or finger. The boat steers toward your pointer while you drag.
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Touch a swimmer's yellow life ring to pick them up. Each rescue scores 100 points, plus a combo bonus for quick chains.
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Drifting rocks cost one life each, and you have 3 lives. After a hit you flash briefly and cannot be hit again for a moment.
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A harbor gust pushes the boat sideways for a second every few seconds. Keep steering into it instead of fighting it.
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Rescue 14 swimmers within 75 seconds. Your best score is saved in your browser.
