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Be a pirate

A side-scrolling platformer for anyone who fancies a bit of chaotic treasure hunting with a timer. You run from door to door, collect coins, and deal with enemies like pirates, cannons, and live cucumbers. Use the keyboard to move, jump, drop bombs, and open doors, with extra stars on offer for clearing every foe with explosives. Runs in your browser on desktop, no install needed.

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About this game

At first glance, the goal is quite simple: to run from door to door, but not everything is so easy. Along the way, you need to collect all the coins, sometimes they are hidden and you need to find them, solving riddles and completing tasks, while your time is limited, and enemies lie in wait for you at every step – other ruthless pirates, cannons, whales eating bombs, live cucumbers. Also, you can complete additional tasks by finishing off all the enemies on the map with your bombs to earn more stars per level. The platformer game is made in pixel art with a side view.

How to play

A D - moving right left Space - Jump E - drop bomb F - Open door

Questions people ask

Can I play Be a pirate online for free?
Yes. Open Be a pirate in this browser and press Play. There is no download or account required.
Do I need to install Be a pirate?
No. The game runs inside the browser page, so there is nothing to install.
Does Be a pirate work on mobile?
This game does not list touch controls. For the best experience, use a keyboard and mouse.