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Bob The Robber — Play Free Online
Action & ShootingBob The Robber is a free browser action game where you steer a thief with WASD or arrows and the mouse, or tap and swipe on a phone.
Bob The Robber is a browser game built around a heist: you play Bob, a thief, and the title sets the tone for the whole session. It is listed here under Action & Shooting, and it runs as an HTML5 build straight in the page, so there is nothing to install and no account to make.
It is a different kind of game from the headline title on this site. Doodle Jump is a one-button vertical climb that you can play for ten seconds or ten minutes. Bob The Robber asks you to move around a space with the keyboard and use the mouse for aiming and picking things, so it suits a player who wants a bit more to do with both hands than a single-axis jumper offers.
How to play
On a computer, move with the arrow keys or WASD. The mouse handles aiming and selecting, which means it is also what you use to click through menus and choices. On a phone or tablet, tap and swipe instead.
The page does not publish a level list or a rulebook, so the quickest way to learn the rules is to start the first stage and read the on-screen prompts. Treat the first couple of minutes as a trial run: work out what the mouse is selecting, how quickly Bob moves, and what ends an attempt.
Tips
- Use the first attempt to look around rather than to score. Knowing the layout makes every later try faster.
- Keep one hand on the movement keys and the other on the mouse, and avoid reaching across the keyboard mid-action.
- If the game feels cramped in the page, switch to full screen from your browser so the aim target is easier to hit.
- On touch screens, short deliberate swipes are easier to control than long ones.
Similar games on Doodle Jump
If you like the arcade side of the catalogue, Helix Jump is a one-finger descent where timing is everything, and Bird Jumper stays closer to the jump-and-climb loop of Doodle Jump. For a game that mixes movement with puzzle-solving, Fireboy and Watergirl is a good next step, and Bloons Tower Defense 2 is the pick if you would rather use the mouse to plan than to react.
Bob The Robber suits short sessions on a laptop or desktop, and it is playable on a phone when a keyboard is not to hand.
Questions about Bob The Robber
What are the controls for Bob The Robber?
On a computer, move with the arrow keys or WASD and use the mouse to aim and select. On a phone or tablet, tap and swipe.
Is Bob The Robber free to play?
Yes. It runs in your browser on doodlejump.io with no download or account.
Does Bob The Robber work on a phone or Chromebook?
It is an HTML5 build, so it runs in modern browsers, and the game lists touch controls for phones. A keyboard and mouse make aiming easier.
