QWOP
Four keys drive the four thigh and calf muscles of one Olympic sprinter, and none of them cooperate. The original rage game.
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How to get the most from it
QWOP sits in Five-Minute Games under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and chaotic.
About this category: Games that start the moment the page loads and end before your coffee goes cold. No tutorial, no account, no save file to feel guilty about abandoning.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- A reliable laugh
- Pure, noisy chaos
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
QWOP: quick answers
Is QWOP free?
Yes. QWOP is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use QWOP?
No. You can use QWOP without signing up for anything.
Does QWOP work on a phone?
Not well. We file QWOP as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is QWOP safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does QWOP take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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