About Towards Better
Towards Better is a hard 2D platformer about a squishy green character living in a world of gray, hard squares. He gets mocked for being different and weighed down by the darkness around him, and your job is to guide him toward happiness.
The controls are small. Left and Right change which way you go, and Space jumps. Coins you pick up raise your faith, which doubles as the score and only changes the end screen. Reaching the ladder finishes the level. The message underneath is warm: wherever and whoever you are, you can find your way to a good place.
It's a minimalist pixel-art game that asks for patience. You can play Towards Better online in your browser, and Towards Better free of any download means you can try it for a few minutes and see if it lands.
How to Play Towards Better
- Click the full screen button before you start.
- Press the Left and Right arrow keys to change direction.
- Press Space to jump.
- Collect coins to raise your faith, which is your score.
- Reach the ladder to complete the level.
What to Expect in Towards Better
It's challenging, and it's built to be. The squares are hard, the character is soft, and the gap between them makes the jumps feel tense. Expect to retry sections more than once.
The tone is sincere under the gloom. The game's message is that anyone can find happiness, and it gets there with simple shapes and pixel art. If you like short, hard platformers with a point, it's a good fit. If you want a relaxed ride, brace yourself.
Tips for Towards Better
- Go full screen first, since the platforms are easier to read when they're bigger.
- Take jumps one at a time. Rushing a sequence is how you fall.
- Do not chase every coin. Faith changes the end screen, not the level.
- Watch the gap before you press Space. The timing matters more than speed.
- Stay patient. The game is hard, and the retries are part of the experience.
Who Made Towards Better
Towards Better was made by Blackthornprod Games and released on itch.io. It's built in Unity. 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 Towards Better page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Towards Better free?
Yes, Towards Better costs nothing. It runs on this page, so you can start right away.
How do you play Towards Better?
Press the Left and Right arrow keys to change direction and Space to jump. Collect coins to raise your faith, and reach the ladder to finish the level. Click the full screen button first for the best view of Towards Better.
What is the goal in Towards Better?
Guide a squishy green character through a harsh gray world and reach the ladder on each level. Towards Better is a hard platformer with a hopeful message, and the coins you collect raise your faith.
Who made Towards Better?
Blackthornprod Games made Towards Better and released it on itch.io. What you're playing here is that original build.
Can I play Towards Better on a Chromebook or phone?
You need a keyboard for the arrow keys and Space, so a Chromebook or laptop is the best fit. A phone has no such keys, which makes Towards Better awkward on a touch screen.
Is Towards Better unblocked at school?
If your school's filter allows FunClicker, Towards Better unblocked runs right in the tab. Filters differ from one network to the next, so it's worth a quick try.
What does faith do in Towards Better?
Faith is your score. You raise it by collecting coins, and it changes only the end screen. It does not affect how the level plays, so coins are optional extras.
Is Towards Better hard?
Yes, it's meant to be challenging. Towards Better is a hard 2D platformer with hard gray squares and a soft hero, so expect to retry jumps before you reach the ladder.
