About Skyhook
Skyhook is a one-button climbing game about the perfect release. You hang from an anchor and swing like a real pendulum. Let go at the right moment and you fly straight to the next anchor; let go too early or too late and you follow the swing's real momentum — usually down.
There are twelve hand-tuned climbs across four worlds: Sunset Yards, Neon District, Radio Storm and Orbital Rise. Along the way you'll meet crane hooks, swinging signs, live wires, gust fans and flocks of birds — all locked to the rhythm of your swing, so every blocked swing is followed by a clear one. Some anchors crumble, some slide, and tokens wait to be collected.
A rescue drone can carry you back after a fall (twice per climb), so a single mistake doesn't end your run. Each climb takes just a couple of minutes — perfect for a short break.
How to play
- Watch the swing gauge. A marker rises and falls as you swing.
- Tap anywhere or press Space when the marker is in the green zone on the side of the next anchor.
- A dotted guide shows where a perfect release would take you. If the guide has a red ✕, a hazard is in the way — wait one swing and it will be clear.
- Climb to the summit to finish the level.
Each climb gives up to three stars: reach the summit, use no rescues, and hit that climb's perfect-release streak.
Controls
Tips & tricks
- Patience beats speed. If a swing doesn't look right, let it go by. The next one is always clear.
- Aim for "Perfect". Perfect releases land dead center on the next anchor; "good" releases land off-center and make the next swing harder.
- Crumbling anchors don't wait — release on the first good swing.
- Save your rescues. Using no rescue drone is one of the three stars.
- Use the keyboard on a computer: Space or Enter to release, Esc to pause, R to retry.
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FAQ
Is Skyhook free?
Yes. Skyhook is free to play in your browser on SalutGames. No download and no account are needed.
How do I get a perfect release?
Tap or press Space when the marker on the swing gauge is inside the green zone on the side of the next anchor.
What does the red X mean?
A red ✕ on the dotted guide means a hazard blocks this swing. Wait one swing and the path will be clear.
Can I play Skyhook on my phone?
Yes. Skyhook is made for portrait screens and fills any phone. It also works on Chromebooks, tablets and computers.
How many levels are there?
There are twelve climbs across four worlds: Sunset Yards, Neon District, Radio Storm and Orbital Rise.