Pendula

Grab a rod, swing hard, and fling yourself into a cannon—Pendula turns simple clicks into momentum-soaked chaos.

Pendula is built around one core mechanic: you click and hold to shoot out a sticky arm, latch onto a metal rod, and swing. Release to let go, then grab the next one. It sounds easy until you're mid-air, momentum carrying you sideways, and you realize you released half a second too late. That's the whole game—rhythm, timing, and a little panic. The rods are scattered like a playground from hell. Some are close, some are far, and the gaps get nastier. You'll swing under a bar, over a spinning blade, or straight into a wall if you misjudge. The cannon sections are a nice change of pace: you drag to set angle and power, then launch yourself across the stage. I kept underestimating the arc—too much power and you overshoot into the void, too little and you fall short and have to climb back. What kept me coming back is that every failure feels like your own fault, not the game's. The controls are simple but the physics have weight. You'll learn to use momentum instead of fighting it, and that 'aha' moment when you chain three grabs without stopping is genuinely satisfying. I died a lot. Like, a genuinely embarrassing amount. But it's the kind of game you play for five minutes and suddenly an hour is gone.

Mouse Left click (or touch) and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods. Release the Click when you want to ungrab. When you are in side the cannon Click and Drag to adjust the angle and power of the cannon.

- Release a split second before you think you should—momentum carries you further than it looks. - Grabbing the underside of a rod gives a more powerful swing than the top. - In the cannon, tap the tip of the arrow for fine adjustments instead of dragging wildly. - Don't fight your swing. Let gravity do the work and grab at the lowest point. - If a rod looks too far, it's probably reachable with a well-timed release, not a longer grab. - Short grabs conserve momentum; long grabs kill your speed.

Q: Is Pendula free to play? A: Yes, it runs in your browser with no payment or sign-up required. Q: Can I play Pendula on mobile? A: Yes, touch controls work—tap and hold to grab, drag in the cannon. Q: Do I need to download anything? A: No download needed. Just open the page and play instantly. Q: How do I control the cannon? A: Click and drag inside the cannon to set angle and power, then release to fire. Q: Is Pendula hard to master? A: It starts simple but later levels demand precise timing. Practice makes the difference. Q: What's the main goal in Pendula? A: Swing and launch from rod to rod to reach the end of each level.