Rolly Vortex is a fast-paced endless runner where you guide a ball through a twisting tunnel packed with rotating obstacles. The concept is beautifully simple — dodge everything and survive as long as possible. One collision and it’s game over, so you’ll need sharp reflexes and steady nerves to rack up a decent score.
Developed by Voodoo (the French studio behind countless hyper-casual mobile hits), Rolly Vortex released in August 2018 and quickly became one of those games you can’t stop restarting. The tunnel pulls your ball forward automatically while colourful barriers spin around you, each one featuring gaps you need to slip through. What starts manageable quickly becomes chaotic as the speed increases and obstacles get nastier. The barriers rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, and some sections throw moving platforms and tighter gaps at you in rapid succession.
Part of what makes Rolly Vortex so addictive is the visual clarity. The bright, geometric obstacles stand out against the tunnel backdrop, giving you just enough time to react — assuming your reflexes keep up. Gems scattered throughout each run let you unlock new ball skins from the shop, starting at around 50 gems. They’re purely cosmetic, but rolling in style never hurt anyone.
The game’s difficulty curve is what keeps players coming back. There are no levels in the traditional sense — the challenge simply escalates the further you travel. Your score reflects how long you survived, and beating your personal best becomes genuinely satisfying once you start recognising obstacle patterns.
How To Play Rolly Vortex
Use the left and right arrow keys to steer your ball around obstacles. You can also click and drag with your mouse, moving left or right to control direction.
On mobile, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to guide the ball through gaps in the rotating barriers.
Focus on the tunnel ahead rather than directly on your ball. Reading upcoming obstacle patterns gives you more time to react.
Keep movements small and precise — wild swings usually end badly. When the speed picks up, staying calm makes all the difference.
Collect gems along the way to unlock new ball designs, but don’t get greedy chasing them into dangerous spots.