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Geometry Dash—Rhythm-Based Platformer with Creative Freedom
Enjoy the impossibility of Geometry Dash, a rhythm-based running game, and enjoy a musical adventure that requires lightning-fast reflexes and absolute concentration! Overcome the impossible difficulty of each level. Focus on reaching the finish line while avoiding the obstacles on the way that can destroy your iconic cube in an instant!
Geometry Dash has released 26 official levels and four other popular spin-offs, but what makes the game so popular and famous is the extremely large user-level system. These user-created levels are so popular that they have been included in level packs such as Map Pack, Gauntlet, Weekly Demon,... To this day, Geometry Dash still fascinates millions of fans around the world thanks to its massive game world.
The Origins of Geometry Dash
Robert Topala, a Swedish developer, single-handedly developed Geometry Dash. From a young age, he was passionate about platform games, with Super Mario being his main inspiration. The love for rhythm games like Bit.Trip Runner and The Impossible Game also influenced Rob's creation of Geometry Dash. The game was released on August 13, 2013, with seven initial levels.
Throughout 2013, additional levels were added, culminating in a transformative 2.0 update in 2015 with the editor mode, allowing players to freely create custom maps for the game. This can be considered a turning point that brought Geometry Dash to its peak. The increasingly difficult custom levels provided players with more challenges and heightened the game's addictive nature.
Outstanding 2.2 Updates
The 2.2 update in 2023 can be considered the second major update of Geometry Dash after version 2.0 with some outstanding elements below:
- Introduce “Swing” game mode
- Add new level “Dash”
- Open two new shops: the Mechanic and the Diamond Shop
- Platformer Mode with the adventure gameplay and Moon rewards
- 5 new Gauntlets with more added overtime
- A button for Versus Mode, also known as the multiplayer mode
- A button for The Map and Event Levels
Latest Updates for 2026
As of early 2026, the community is focused on the completion of the 2.2 cycle and the anticipation of version 2.21:
- "Explorers" Level: This highly anticipated official Demon level is expected to be the centerpiece of the 2.21 update. It will join the existing 26 official levels (22 classic and 4 platformer levels).
- The Map & Versus Mode: While buttons for Versus Mode (multiplayer) and The Map were added in the 2.2 update in 2023, version 2.21 is expected to fully functionalize these social and competitive features.
- Expansion of Platformer Mode: Following the release of the first four platformer levels (The Tower, The Sewers, The Cellar, and The Secret Hollow), new adventure-style maps with Moon rewards are expected to be added to the "Tower" progression.
Official Levels and Spin-offs
Official Levels
The game features 26 official levels (22 classic and 4 platformer levels), each with increasing difficulty. Some notable examples include:
- Easy: Stereo Madness, Back On Track
- Normal: Polargeist, Dry Out
- Hard: Base After Base, Can't Let Go
- Harder: Jumper, Time Machine, Cycles, Blast Processing, Geometrical Dominator
- Insane: xStep, Clutterfunk, Theory of Everything, Electroman Adventures, Electrodynamix, Hexagon Force, Fingerdash, Dash
- Demon: Clubstep, Theory of Everything 2, Deadlocked
- Platformer Levels: The Tower, The Sewers, The Cellar, and The Secret Hollow
Spin-off Titles
- Geometry Dash Lite
- Geometry Dash Meltdown
- Geometry Dash World
- Geometry Dash SubZero
Gameplay Mechanics and Features
In Geometry Dash, players control a cube to navigate through terrains in the level to the rhythm of the playing music. You have to avoid all tricky traps that will immediately end the game upon contact. Everything starts off quite simple, but you will soon encounter this game's harsh difficulty.
The gameplay is further enriched through the transformation of the cube each time it jumps into a space portal. This is one of the most important mechanics of Geometry Dash because each different shape corresponds to a completely unique control and the playing separately. This platformer forces players to quickly switch and adapt to different play styles, showcasing the game's distinctive style.
Icon Transformations
Geometry Dash has many icons with different shapes, and each shape will have its own way of moving. On the journey to conquer the game screen, players will encounter a transformation portal that can change the state of the icon. These gates are usually located on the path of the icon and allow them to transform from reversing gravity to changing size or changing the speed of movement. Each form comes with distinct controls and challenges:
Icon | Portal | Detail |
Cube | Green portal | The initial icon of Geometry Dash which often appears at the beginning of each level with short jumps. |
Ship | Pink portal | The cube transforms into a spaceship with up-and-down wavy movements. |
Ball | Red portal | The cube transforms into a ball with the ability to jump to the opposite platform vertically while moving if the player interacts. |
UFO | Orange portal | The cube transforms into a UFO with the ability to jump in space. |
Wave | Blue portal | The cube transforms into an arrow moving in a zigzag pattern under the player's interaction. |
Robot | White portal | The cube transforms into a robot when the user holds down. The robot jumps higher or lower depending on the user's interaction. |
Spider | Purple portal | The cube transforms into a spider that can change gravity when it touches a flat platform without obstacles. |
Swing | Yellow portal | The cube transforms into a swingcopter that can move in the air in a wavy pattern. |
Difficulty Ratings
Levels in Geometry Dash are categorized based on difficulty, with user-created levels featuring additional subdivisions for Demon levels:
Official Difficulty Ratings
- Auto: 1 star (only for user levels)
- Easy: 2 stars
- Normal: 3 stars
- Hard: 4–5 stars
- Harder: 6–7 stars
- Insane: 8–9 stars
- Demon: 10+ stars
Demon Subcategories
- Easy Demon
- Medium Demon
- Hard Demon
- Insane Demon
- Extreme Demon (reserved for the truly daring)
How to Get Better at Geometry Dash
Some interesting tips for players who want to conquer Geometry Dash:
- Start with RobTop's main levels. Although there is a lot of user-generated content to explore, starting with the main levels is the best introduction. It allows you to gradually face increasing challenges as you discover different cubes and portals along the way.
- Skip the secret coins to complete the level. Remember, these coins are located in areas off the standard path, increasing the difficulty.
- Use practice mode. With practice mode, players will be revived at the nearest point instead of having to start over from the beginning. Playing in practice mode will help you memorize the map and obstacles along the way.
- Focus on the rhythm. Focusing on the rhythm of the song will help you anticipate the appearance of obstacles.
- Appropriate levels. Play levels that match your skill level until you feel ready to move on to more difficult levels. Most importantly, be patient. Improving takes time—a lot of time. So don't worry if it takes you a while to get better.
- Don't try to beat too many levels at once. Focus on beating the levels you enjoy the most and concentrate on one or two levels at a time.
Great Platform Games like Geometry Dash
If you're looking for a free platformer like Geometry Dash, you could try Geometry Lite or Geometry Game 3D. Other Geometry Dash-like games such as Egg Dash, Bit.Trip Runner, Geometry Jump, and Space Waves also are must-try titles for more agility challenges.
