Om Nom Run
About Om Nom Run
Om Nom Run is a free online endless runner game starring the candy-loving hero from the Cut the Rope series, now finally playable in immersive, full-responsive HTML5 on any device. Sprint through vibrant city streets, dodge speeding trucks and street obstacles, and grab every coin in sight as you push Om Nom to run as far as possible without getting caught. With colorful 3D visuals, simple one-tap controls, and a constant stream of power-ups and unlockable characters, Om Nom Run delivers the kind of quick, addictive arcade action that keeps players coming back for just one more run.
Unlike a standard side-scroller, Om Nom Run builds its challenge around split-second lane changes and jumps as trucks, barriers, and shadowy pursuers close in from every direction. Coins collected mid-run fund new runners and cosmetic unlocks back at the hub, while daily rewards and a trophy-style progress tracker give every session a reason to keep going. Whether you're chasing a personal best distance or simply enjoy the charm of the Cut the Rope universe, Om Nom Run turns a familiar mobile hit into an instantly accessible browser game.
Controls
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Move Left / Right | A / D or Left / Right Arrow Keys |
| Jump | W or Up Arrow Key |
| Slide / Duck | S or Down Arrow Key |
| Move & Swipe (Mobile / Tablet) | Swipe left, right, up, or down on screen |
Endless Runner Gameplay
Om Nom Run drops you straight into the action as Om Nom bolts down a busy street, automatically gaining speed the longer he survives. Trucks, vans, and market stalls appear with little warning, forcing you to weave between lanes, leap over low barriers, and duck under overhangs in quick succession. The pace never lets up for long, and every near-miss with an obstacle raises the tension for the next one. It's a formula built for short, replayable bursts, but the rising difficulty keeps even veteran runners on their toes.
Coins, Characters, and Vehicles
Every coin picked up during a run adds to your total balance, visible in the top-left corner of the screen alongside your progress toward the next milestone. Back at the hub between runs, those coins unlock a growing cast of characters beyond Om Nom himself, each bringing its own look to the chase. A selection of getaway vehicles is also on offer for players who want to switch things up, giving Om Nom Run a layer of collection and customisation that rewards regular play rather than just distance chasing.
Power-Ups and Obstacles
Scattered throughout each run are power-ups that offer temporary boosts, from bursts of speed to shields that let you barrel through obstacles unharmed. Learning when to save a power-up for a tricky obstacle cluster versus using it immediately for a speed run is part of the strategic layer hiding beneath the game's simple controls. Obstacles themselves vary from static barriers to moving vehicles and environmental hazards, and reading the road ahead becomes second nature the more you play.
Tips for Running Further in Om Nom Run
Keep your eyes a few steps ahead of Om Nom rather than focused directly on his feet — this gives you the split second needed to react to a lane change or a jump. Prioritise coins that line up naturally with your current path instead of weaving dangerously for a stray coin off to the side, since a single collision usually ends the run. Save shield or speed power-ups for sections with dense obstacle clusters, where a wrong move is most costly. Above all, stay calm as the speed increases; panicked, oversized movements cause more crashes than the obstacles themselves.
How to Play Om Nom Run
- Start the run — Click Play now to send Om Nom sprinting down the street.
- Change lanes — Use the arrow keys, A/D, or swipe left and right to dodge oncoming obstacles.
- Jump and slide — Press up or down (or swipe) to clear barriers and duck under overhangs.
- Collect coins — Grab every coin along your path to build up your in-game currency.
- Use power-ups — Grab boosts and shields at the right moment to survive tricky obstacle clusters.
- Unlock new runners — Spend your coins between runs to unlock characters and vehicles for your next attempt.
Developer
Om Nom Run is developed by ZeptoLab, the studio behind the Cut the Rope franchise, and is available to play for free on OnlineGames.io with no download or account required. The game runs in-browser on desktop and supports mobile play on phones and tablets.
More Games Like This
If you enjoy the fast-paced dodging and coin-collecting action of Om Nom Run, try Bus Subway Runner for another lane-dodging endless runner packed with obstacles to weave past, or browse the full collection of free running games on OnlineGames.io.
