Sprunki 1996 - Play a Classic 3D Retro Platformer | Sprunki

Do you remember the satisfying clunk of a cartridge sliding into a console? The bold, chunky polygons of a world brimming with secrets? We do. Welcome back to the golden age with Sprunki 1996, a heartfelt love letter to the 3D platformers that defined a generation. This isn't a modern game with a retro filter; this is a lost classic, painstakingly recreated. Every jump feels deliberate, every collectible is a tiny jolt of dopamine, and every level is a vibrant, sprawling playground. Play Sprunki 1996 and remember what it feels like to explore a brand new world, one polygon at a time.

The Lost Cartridge: Sector 7 Unlocked!

We thought the game was complete, but deep in the archives, we found it: a prototype cartridge labeled "Sector 7." We've blown the dust off, digitized the code, and released it as a free update for all players! This lost world adds five vertigo-inducing levels set in a Tron-like cyberscape, complete with laser grids, moving data streams, and a brand new synth-wave soundtrack. Defeat the new boss, the Mainframe Monitor, to unlock a secret "wireframe" color palette for your character in the coin shop!

Mastering these moves is your key to defeating the Glitch King and saving the Pixel Sprunkis. The controls are simple, responsive, and pure.

• Movement: Use the Arrow Keys or WASD to run.


• Jump: Press the Spacebar. Tap it again in mid-air for a classic Double Jump!


• Attack: Press 'C' or Left-Click to perform a quick spin attack to deal with glitches.


• Ground Pound: Jump and then press 'X' or Right-Click to slam into the ground, breaking crates and activating switches.


• Pro-Tip: Your momentum is key! String together runs, jumps, and attacks to navigate the levels like a pro.

From The Player's Guide

Is this retro game really free to play?

You bet. Sprunki 1996 is a passion project, a piece of gaming history we wanted everyone to experience. It's completely free, with no hidden costs. It's a cornerstone of what we preserve in the Sprunki Vault, our collection of timeless classics.

What's the main objective in Sprunki 1996?

The evil Glitch King has invaded the Sprunki-Net and kidnapped the 88 Pixel Sprunkis! Your mission is a grand-scale hero rescue. In each level, you must explore, solve light puzzles, and find all the hidden Sprunkis. Along the way, you'll earn coins by defeating enemies and finding secrets, which you'll need to unlock new worlds.

What do the coins I collect actually do?

Coins are everything! They aren't just for a high score. You'll need to spend your hard-earned coins to pay the toll that opens up later levels and boss fights. You can also spend them in the secret options menu to unlock new color palettes for your character, just like the cheat codes of yesteryear.

How does a game like this stand out today?

In an era of endless complexity, Sprunki 1996 is about purity. There are no battle passes, no complicated skill trees. It’s about the joy of movement and exploration, a philosophy shared by many of the best adventure games across the web. Its level design is focused and clever, respecting your time and rewarding your curiosity above all else.

I’ve saved all 88 Sprunkis! Am I a true gaming legend now?

If you've 100%'d this game, then yes, you absolutely are. You've proven you have the skills that defined an era. But a true legend's journey is never over. The stories of other great heroes and epic sagas are chronicled in the Sprunki Legends archives. Your next great adventure is waiting for you there.