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Cobb Can Move

Cobb Can Move

Use W A S D outside fullscreen; arrow keys also work in fullscreen. Keyboard or controller recommended.

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Survival Horror · Pixel Art · Browser Game

A free survival horror game where the rules change every level. Scavenge for light, outwit the creature in the dark, and escape the dungeon — playable right here in your browser.

4.7 (556 ratings) · Version 1.7 · Free to play · No download needed

What is Cobb Can Move?

Cobb Can Move is a survival horror game where the rules change. It was built by the indie developer abho in roughly a week for Major Jam 7: Wild — a game jam it went on to win — and has been updated steadily ever since.

You play a lone warden trapped in a dark, procedurally generated dungeon. Somewhere in that dungeon is Cobb: a long-armed red creature that hunts you in the black. Each level is a race — you scavenge for coal and burn it to keep rooms lit (Cobb fears the light), flip breakers to open your escape route, and slip past Cobb to the exit before it reaches you.

It is a top-down, pixel-art roguelite: short, sharp, and genuinely tense. The Story campaign runs seven levels and most runs are over in minutes — but few of them end well. With a 4.7-star rating from hundreds of players, it has become one of the standout free horror games on itch.io.

Why every run feels different

Cobb Can Move would be a simple game of cat and mouse if Cobb hunted the same way every time. It doesn't. Every level rolls a new rule. On one floor Cobb tracks you by sound; on the next by sight, by the scent trail you leave behind, by its long reach, by moving faster, or by splitting into multiple copies of itself. The level can also place a debuff on you — freezing or starvation.

The game shows you the rule on a banner as each level begins. Reading that banner and rewriting your plan on the spot is the entire game. Our rules explained guide breaks down every modifier and how to beat it.

Controls at a glance

Cobb Can Move is built for keyboard or a controller — there is no touch support. The basics:

MoveW A S D / Arrow keys
Interact, pick up, dropE / Space
Throw a rockE / Space (holding one)
GamepadAny standard controller

See the full controls page for the complete keyboard and gamepad mappings.

Quick tips to survive longer

New to the dungeon? A few habits keep most runs alive past the first scare:

  • Read the rule banner before you move. Knowing how Cobb hunts this level decides everything else.
  • Light is safety, but light is also exposure — keep rooms lit enough to move, not lit enough to advertise yourself.
  • Carry a rock. A direct hit stuns Cobb, and a thrown rock pulls a sound-hunting Cobb away from you.
  • Never start a task you cannot finish before Cobb arrives.

Our tips and strategy hub goes much deeper, with separate guides for beginners and for long Endless runs.

Explore the guides

This site is a complete, independent companion to Cobb Can Move. Start anywhere:

How to Play

A full beginner's walkthrough: your objective, the core loop, and a step-by-step first run.

Rules Explained

The deep dive on every way Cobb's hunting rules change — and exactly how to adapt to each.

Controls

Complete keyboard and gamepad mappings, plus notes on browser and device support.

Tips & Strategy

Practical, tested tips to stay alive longer and push deeper into Endless mode.

Wiki

Game facts, the developer abho, the team credits, and the full version history.

Download

Get the official Windows build or keep playing the browser version — official links only.

Frequently asked questions