What is Hot Donut?
Hot Donut is a physics-based rolling game where you guide a donut character through 75 levels across 5 themed worlds. Using gravity, dash power-ups, and precise rolling, you navigate slopes, loops, and platforms to reach the goal on each level. It was originally a popular mobile game for iPhone and Android, and is now available free in any web browser at hotdonutgame.com.
Where can I play Hot Donut?
Play Hot Donut for free at hotdonutgame.com — no download, no account, no payment required. Open it in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, iPhone, or Android. Play in landscape (horizontal) mode for the best experience.
Was Hot Donut on iPhone? Can I still download the app?
Yes — Hot Donut was originally released as a native iPhone app on the Apple App Store, and was also available on Android via Google Play. The original apps are no longer available for download. The complete game has been faithfully rebuilt as a free web game at hotdonutgame.com with all the same levels and mechanics. Just open it in Safari on your iPhone — it plays like the original app.
I remember Hot Donut from my old iPhone. Is this the same game?
Yes! The web version is a complete recreation of the original game. All 75 levels, the rolling mechanics, power-ups (Dash, Fly Dash, Float), the three-star rating system, firefly collection, the crystal shop — everything is faithfully reproduced. If you played it on your old iPhone or Android phone, you'll recognise it immediately.
How do I play Hot Donut?
On mobile: Hold the screen to enter Roll Mode (heavy gravity, grip the ground). Release to float. Swipe up to Dash.
On desktop: Hold SPACE to roll, release to float, Right Shift to Dash, Left Shift for Fly Dash, Down Arrow for Float.
See the full How to Play guide.
Is Hot Donut free?
Yes, entirely free. The in-game shop uses crystals — earned by completing levels and collecting stars. You can buy power-up upgrades, extra lives, boosts, and cosmetic skins. No real money is needed to enjoy the full game.
How many levels does Hot Donut have?
75 levels across 5 worlds (15 levels per world). Difficulty increases with each world. Each level has 3 stars to earn: one for completing the level, one for hitting the score target, and one for collecting at least 5 fireflies.
Does Hot Donut save my progress?
Yes. Stars earned, levels completed, crystals, and purchased upgrades are all saved automatically in your browser's local storage. Progress persists between sessions on the same browser and device. Clearing browser data will reset progress.
What devices does Hot Donut work on?
Any device with a modern browser: iPhone (Safari), Android (Chrome), iPad, Mac, Windows, Linux. Best played landscape. On desktop use keyboard; on mobile use touch gestures.
Why does the game ask me to buy Dash before level 2?
Dash is a core mechanic required to complete level 2 and beyond. Open the Shop from the main menu, purchase the Dash for 1 crystal (you start with 100), and level 2 will unlock. It's the first and cheapest upgrade in the shop.
I used to play Hot Donut years ago — how do I play it now?
Just visit hotdonutgame.com. The original app was removed from the App Store and Google Play, but the web version has the complete game. Bookmark it on your phone for quick access — it even works offline once loaded.