Crossy Road
Crossy Road: A free casual iPad game for quick hopping runs, collecting characters and offline play. Ranked #3 of 90 in Free iPad Games by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for quick casual play, including offline and local multiplayer.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forQuick casual play, including offline and local multiplayer
- Free planYes
- In-app purchasesYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Collect over 300 characters across more than 28 themed worlds
- Daily quests, challenges, achievements and leaderboards add goals
- Same-device multiplayer and offline gameplay support flexible play
Where it doesn't
- Optional in-app purchases mean some items cost extra
- Endless hopping centers on a focused casual-game loop
- Same-device multiplayer requires players to share one device
Our verdict on Crossy Road
Crossy Road is a free-to-play casual arcade game for iPad, built around hopping across roads, railways, rivers and other hazards. It suits players looking for short, accessible sessions, with character collecting and themed worlds providing longer-term goals. The App Store lists the initial download as free, and the game is published by Hipster Whale. It is also available on macOS, and the minimum iPadOS version is 15.0.
Collection and replay goals give the straightforward hopping loop more to pursue: players can unlock over 300 characters and explore more than 28 themed worlds. Daily quests, daily challenges, achievements and leaderboards add recurring objectives and competition. That breadth fits casual players who enjoy working through a large roster or returning for bite-sized goals, though the central activity remains an endless arcade hopper rather than a varied set of game modes.
Crossy Road can be played offline and includes same-device multiplayer, making it suitable for play without a connection or for sharing a device locally. Optional in-app purchases are available, including free and paid items, so the download has no upfront price but purchases may add cost. Choose it for quick casual play, collection goals and offline or local multiplayer; players seeking a more varied genre or online multiplayer should look elsewhere. It is designed for iPad, with email and documentation listed as support channels.
Crossy Road pricing
Crossy Road fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| Genre | Casual |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Offline play | Yes |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Minimum iPadOS | 15.0 |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | crossyroad.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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