Pixel Painter Race – Cover the Grid in 30s
Pixel Painter Race puts two painters on one pixel grid. Steer with WASD or the arrows, hold F or L to stamp your color underfoot, and race the clock. When thirty seconds end, whoever owns more cells wins.
Updated 2026-08-03 · two-player
About this game
The board is a shared 32×16 cell canvas. Blue and green can overwrite each other, so late steals matter. Live counts tick as you fill space; press R anytime for a fresh thirty-second sprint on the same keyboard.
Controls
| Player | Keys |
|---|---|
| Player 1 | W A S D move · F paint (blue) |
| Player 2 | Arrow keys move · L paint (green) |
| Both | R = restart · 30s · most pixels on shared grid wins |
Common use cases
- Split one keyboard for a frantic paint race with a friend.
- Use Pixel Painter Race as a desk-side two-player warm-up between tasks.
- Practice cutting routes and overpainting when you want a short competitive round.
Tips
- Hold paint while you move—stopping to tap wastes seconds.
- Carve through thick rival patches near the end to flip cells fast.
- Click the canvas once so both WASD and arrow keys register.
FAQ
How long is a Pixel Painter Race round?
Thirty seconds. Then the player with more painted cells wins.
Can I paint over the other player's cells?
Yes. Painting a cell replaces whatever color was there.
Is Pixel Painter Race online multiplayer?
No. Both players share one keyboard on the same device.
What if the scores are tied?
Equal cell counts end in a draw.