What is QWOP?
QWOP is a famously difficult running game made by Bennett Foddy, the designer later known for Getting Over It. It first appeared in 2008 and became one of the best known silly games on the internet. It still runs on his website, foddy.net.
You play an Olympic sprinter named Qwop. Instead of pressing one key to run, you control each leg muscle yourself: Q and W move the thighs, O and P move the calves. Getting him to shuffle forward without falling on his head is hard, and reaching the 100 metre finish line is a real achievement.
Main Features
- Four-key controls for thighs and calves
- Ragdoll physics that make every fall look funny
- A 100 metre track with a hurdle near the end
- Distance counter and best score
- Runs in the browser with no account
- Very short to learn, very long to master
How to Get Started with QWOP
- Open foddy.net/Athletics.html in your browser.
- Click the game to give it focus.
- Press Q and W to swing the thighs, and O and P to move the calves.
- Find a rhythm that moves the runner forward, and press space to restart after a fall.
QWOP Pricing
QWOP is free to play on Bennett Foddy's website, with no account or sign-up.
Who Should Use It?
- People who enjoy frustrating physics games
- Friends looking for a funny game to take turns on
- Fans of Getting Over It and other Foddy games
- Anyone who remembers the 2008 internet classic
- Streamers who like games that make viewers laugh
QWOP Alternatives
- Long Doge Challenge: silly one-button browser challenge
- Draw a Perfect Circle: deceptively hard skill test
- Genetic Cars: physics vehicles learning to move
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QWOP free?
Yes. It is free to play in the browser on foddy.net, with no account needed.
Who made QWOP?
QWOP was made by Bennett Foddy, who also made Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy.
Why is QWOP so hard?
You control individual leg muscles instead of simply pressing run, so you have to time the four keys like a real stride. Most players fall within a few metres at first.