What is Get On Top?
Get On Top is a physics-based wrestling game created by Bennett Foddy where two opponents compete on a shared keyboard. Both fighters grip each other and wrestle to tilt their rival onto the ground. The objective in every round is simple: force your opponent’s head against the floor while keeping your own head safe. It runs directly inside your web browser with no download or setup required.
Key features
- Physics wrestling: Fighters leverage momentum, body weight, and pivots to topple each other.
- Shared keyboard duel: Designed specifically for two participants competing side by side.
- Targeted victory condition: The first participant to reach 11 points wins the match.
- Rapid round resets: Rounds resolve in seconds, leading immediately into the next point.
- Direct movement system: Simple directional inputs let you jump, pull, and push against your opponent.
How to play
- Start a match alongside another player on the same keyboard.
- Observe the starting grip as both characters lock arms at the center.
- Push forward or lean back to manipulate your joint center of gravity.
- Jump into the air to flip over your opponent when they lean too far downward.
- Drive your rival’s head into the ground to secure a point.
- Continue competing across rounds until someone earns 11 points for the overall victory.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| Player 1 movement (jump, lean, push) | W, A, S, D |
| Player 2 movement (jump, lean, push) | Up arrow, Down arrow, Left arrow, Right arrow |
Physics and leverage mechanics
Success in Get On Top depends on managing rotational force rather than throwing punches. Because both fighters remain joined, every directional input affects both bodies simultaneously. Pushing forward aggressively can easily backfire if your opponent ducks or leans backward, using your own forward motion to whip your head into the floor. Winning rounds requires timing jumps and directional shifts to keep your head elevated above the mat.
Tips and strategy
- Counter aggressive pushes: When your opponent rushes forward, shift backward so their forward momentum flips them upside down.
- Time your jumps carefully: Jumping while upright can vault you directly over your opponent and slam their head downward.
- Protect your neck: If your body begins tilting backward, immediately press forward to level out before your head hits the floor.
- Anticipate the bounce: Sudden shifts in direction generate elastic rebound forces that can quickly turn a losing position into a point.
Similar games
- Ragdoll Hit: A physics combat game where momentum and ragdoll movements determine every strike.
- Sumo Party: A multiplayer battle game focused on pushing rivals off the ring through positional leverage.
- Tank Trouble 2: Another two-player arena game featuring head-to-head competition on a single keyboard.
Developer and history
Get On Top was created by indie developer Bennett Foddy and released in 2019. The game highlights Foddy’s signature style of minimalist design paired with unpredictable physics simulations.
