Star Rush – Keyboard Party Game for 2–7 Players

Star Rush puts every player in a little rocket flying through the same patch of space. Stars are worth points, asteroids are in the way, and the first rocket to collect 10 stars takes the win.

Click the game once so it receives your key presses. Open full screen

Quick facts

  • Players: 2 to 7 on one keyboard
  • Goal: Collect 10 stars first
  • Controls: Hold to turn, release to fly straight
  • Cost: Free, no download

How to play Star Rush

  1. Every player flies one rocket with a single key.
  2. Hold your key to turn. Release it and your rocket flies straight ahead.
  3. Fly through stars to collect them and dodge the asteroids.
  4. The first player to collect 10 stars wins the round and earns a heart.

Tips to win

  • Steer away from asteroids first and think about stars second. A safe route beats a risky grab.
  • Plan a gentle curve toward a star rather than a sharp last-second turn.
  • When several stars are close together, line up so that one straight flight collects more than one.

Keys for every player

Each player needs one key. Seven players can play at the same time.

PlayerKeyWhere to find it
RedCLetter C
BlueNLetter N
GreenPLetter P
YellowQLetter Q
Orange←Left arrow
Purple→Right arrow
Pink0Numpad 0

Keys not responding? Read about keyboard ghosting.

Star Rush questions

How many stars do I need to win?

The first player to collect 10 stars wins the round.

How many players can play Star Rush?

From 2 to 7 players on one keyboard. Each player uses a single key.

Is Star Rush free?

Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.