Play Lava Leap online
Lava Leap is an original auto-runner arcade game: Ember the fox sprints across a volcanic ridge, and you time jumps over glowing lava pools to reach the safe valley 1,200 meters away.
Jump with Space, ArrowUp, or a tap — and double jump mid-air to clear the widest pools. Ember gems scattered along the ridge are worth 50 points each, with the best gems floating right over the lava.
The ridge gets faster and the pools get wider the farther you run, so early jumps feel generous and late jumps demand real timing. Three hearts stand between you and the lava.
Reach 1,200 meters to win; lose all three hearts and the run ends. Your best score is saved in your browser.
How to control Lava Leap
- Jump / double jump: Space, ArrowUp, click, or tap
- Restart: R, Mute: M
How to play
- 1
Press START — Ember starts sprinting automatically.
- 2
Press Space, ArrowUp, or tap to jump; press again mid-air for a double jump.
- 3
Clear every lava pool: landing in lava costs one of 3 hearts.
- 4
Collect ember gems for 50 points each and reach 1,200 meters to win. Your best score is saved in your browser.
Tips for a better run
Jump late, not early: a jump started just before the pool edge carries you farther over wide pools.
Save your double jump for the widest pools — a second jump at the top of your arc stretches your flight the most.
Gems over lava are free if you were jumping anyway; never dive for a ground gem that puts you on a pool edge.
After a lava hit you flash invulnerable for a short while — use that window to steady your rhythm, not to rush.
Speed rises with distance, so the same pool needs a slightly later jump at 900 meters than at 100 meters.
Frequently asked questions
How do I jump? Can I double jump?
Press Space, ArrowUp, or tap the screen to jump. Press again mid-air for a double jump — you get two jumps before you must land.
What happens if I land in lava?
Lava pools glow orange on the ground. Jump clean over them: landing in a pool costs one of your 3 hearts and bounces you back into the air.
What are ember gems worth?
Ember gems are worth 50 points each. Gems floating over lava pools are riskier but worth the same — grab them while you jump the pool.
How do I win or lose?
Reach 1,200 meters to win. Lose all 3 hearts to lava and the run ends. Your best score is saved in your browser.
What is saved as my best?
Your highest score is saved in your browser as your best. It never leaves your device.
