About Onion Boy

Onion Boy is a retro-style platformer built in the mold of the original Super Mario games. You play a small hero racing through side-scrolling stages to rescue a princess who's been sealed inside a magic bubble by a monster, and every level between you and her is packed with obstacles and enemies standing in the way.

The loop is classic and tight: run, jump, dodge hazards, grab stars and power-ups along the route, and clear out enemies before pushing on to the next stage. A fireball power-up gives you a ranged attack for the tougher stretches, and the run builds toward a boss fight guarding the end.

Controls

  • Arrow keys to move, Z to jump, X to throw a fireball, P to pause
  • Or WASD to move, K to jump, J to throw a fireball, P to pause
  • Touch controls appear automatically on mobile

Tips

  • Grab the fireball power-up before a boss stretch — it clears crowded sections far faster than jumping past everything.
  • Collect stars along platforms rather than rushing past them; the path to them usually doubles as the safer route.
  • Watch an enemy's movement for a beat before committing to a jump past it.

It suits players who grew up on side-scrolling Mario-likes and want a short, familiar run-and-jump session in the browser.

Onion Boy FAQ

What are the controls for Onion Boy?
Arrow keys or WASD to move, Z or K to jump, and X or J to throw a fireball once you've picked one up. P pauses the game, and touch controls appear automatically on mobile.
Can I play Onion Boy on mobile?
Yes, touch controls are built in and appear automatically when you open the game on a phone or tablet.
What's the goal of the game?
Rescue a princess a monster has trapped in a magic bubble by fighting through stages, dodging obstacles and enemies, and beating the boss guarding the end.
Does the game have power-ups?
Yes, power-ups you collect along the way let you throw fireballs, which help clear tougher enemy stretches and boss fights.

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