About Sidewalk Sidestep
Sidewalk Sidestep is a short, funny timing game about the awkward business of passing strangers on a big-city sidewalk. You walk down the street, people head straight for you, and each one is another chance for an awkward moment.
The whole game is one idea. Your bar fills up, and when it's full, you tap the matching arrow key, left or right, to step around the next pedestrian. Get the timing and the direction right, and you're past.
The city is built from chunky low-poly 3D shapes in pinks and purples, with an upbeat 8-bit bossa nova track playing underneath. You can play Sidewalk Sidestep online here with a keyboard.
How to Play Sidewalk Sidestep
- Click Play on the title screen, or open How to Play first to see the rules.
- Walk down the sidewalk as people come toward you.
- Watch your bar fill up.
- When the bar is full, tap the matching arrow key, left or right, to sidestep.
- Get past as many pedestrians as you can.
What to Expect in Sidewalk Sidestep
Expect a light, silly game built on a feeling anyone who has walked a busy street knows. It plays like a runner with only two keys to learn, so it makes sense within seconds.
The low-poly city and the bouncy music keep the mood cheerful even when you fumble a pass. It's short and suits a quick break. Play Sidewalk Sidestep free whenever you need a laugh at everyday city life.
Tips for Sidewalk Sidestep
- Rest two fingers on the left and right arrow keys so you can react right away.
- Do not press early. Wait until the bar is completely full.
- Check which arrow the game wants before you tap.
- Turn the sound on. The 8-bit bossa nova track is half the charm.
- Click the game window first so the arrow keys move you instead of scrolling the browser.
Who Made Sidewalk Sidestep
Sidewalk Sidestep was made by Will Herring, who released it on itch.io. It was made in Unity as a commissioned piece in late 2017, with 8-bit bossa nova music by Joth, released under CC0. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Sidewalk Sidestep page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Sidewalk Sidestep free?
Yes. Sidewalk Sidestep is free to play here, with nothing to buy and nothing to install. It runs in a desktop browser and uses only the arrow keys. A run is short, so you can try it a few times in one break and see how many pedestrians you can slip past without an awkward moment.
How do you play Sidewalk Sidestep?
Walk down the sidewalk and watch your bar. When it fills up, tap the matching arrow key, left or right, to step around the pedestrian coming at you. Do the same for each person you meet along the way. The How to Play screen on the main menu goes through it before your first run.
What is the goal in Sidewalk Sidestep?
The goal is to get past each oncoming pedestrian without an awkward collision of sidewalk manners. You do that by tapping the right arrow key once your bar is full. Sidewalk Sidestep is a quick, funny take on a small everyday problem, so the fun is in getting through a busy street cleanly.
Who made Sidewalk Sidestep?
Sidewalk Sidestep was made by Will Herring, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Unity as a commissioned piece in late 2017, and the 8-bit bossa nova music is by Joth, released under CC0. FunClicker embeds the creator's own web version and links back to the original so the credit stays where it belongs.
Can I play Sidewalk Sidestep on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook or laptop works well, since Sidewalk Sidestep only needs the left and right arrow keys. Phones are a poor fit, because the game is built around a physical keyboard and the 3D street is cramped on a small screen. Any computer with arrow keys will do the job.
Is Sidewalk Sidestep unblocked at school?
Sidewalk Sidestep unblocked access depends on your school's network. It needs only a browser tab and the arrow keys, with nothing to install, but schools run their own filters and we do not control them. If FunClicker opens on your network, the game should load there the same way it does at home.
Which keys does Sidewalk Sidestep use?
Sidewalk Sidestep uses the left and right arrow keys. When your bar fills up, you tap the one that matches what the game asks for to step around the next person. Click the game window before you start so the arrow keys go to the game rather than scrolling your browser.
What music plays in Sidewalk Sidestep?
Sidewalk Sidestep plays an upbeat 8-bit bossa nova track, a mix of chiptune sounds and a laid-back Brazilian groove. It fits the game's light, slightly silly tone and keeps the mood cheerful as you weave past one stranger after another. Play with the sound on to get the most out of it.
