Nyan Cat FLY!
Nyan Cat FLY!
Nyan Cat FLY!
Nyan Cat FLY!
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Nyan Cat FLY!

Original name:
Nyan Cat FLY!
Date published:
June 2012
Date modified:
May 2026
Technology:
Flash (Emulated)
Platforms:
Browser (Desktop)
Nyan Cat FLY!

Nyan Cat FLY! is an endless arcade game where you guide Nyan Cat through outer space, collecting sweets and stars, dodging vegetables, and trying to stay airborne for as long as possible.

In Nyan Cat FLY!, you take control of the iconic Nyan Cat as he blazes through the galaxy on a rainbow trail, hunting down sweets along the way. The goal is simple enough for anyone to pick up instantly: collect Yummies (candy, cookies, and other tasty treats), grab stars and rare wikis — all while steering clear of vegetables that get in your way and ultimately end your run.

Nyan Cat flies forward automatically, and your only job is to guide him up or down. Every treat you collect adds to your score, and after three collisions with vegetables, Nyan Cat loses the ability to fly — sending you to the Game Over screen, complete with a photo of the "real" Nyan Cat and the choice to submit your score to the leaderboard or jump straight back in.

Core Mechanic: Sweets vs. Vegetables

The heart of the game is all about risk and precision.

  • Sweets (Yummies) earn you points and fill a special meter called the Omnomnometer when collected in a chain.

  • Stars and wikis are rare collectibles that also add bonus points and contribute to your stats.

  • Vegetables (Veggies) are hazards: hitting one temporarily blocks you from collecting sweets, stars, and wikis for a few seconds — and after three hits, your flight is over.

In the version of the game hosted on Elky, players have three heart-lives displayed on the HUD. Extra hearts can appear along the way, giving you a little more room for error and keeping the flight going just a bit longer.

The Omnomnometer encourages you to fly as cleanly as possible: chain together a streak of sweets (say, 12 in a row) and you'll score a solid bonus. The longer you stay out of the vegetables, the higher your final score — and watching that record climb never gets old.

Controls and Learning Curve

The controls in Nyan Cat FLY! are about as simple as it gets, making it perfect for players of all ages:

  • Nyan Cat moves forward on his own.

  • The up arrow sends him to the higher lanes; the down arrow drops him to the lower ones.

More complete control schemes also include buttons for pause and quit, but for an actual run, two arrow keys are all you need — you can master it in seconds. This keeps your full attention on reaction time and picking the safest path through the corridors of sweets and vegetables.

Your Nyan Cat: The My Nyan Menu

Part of what makes this game so charming is that you can customize Nyan Cat to your liking. In the My Nyan section, you can choose:

  • Fur color: from gray and orange to burgundy, with a random option thrown in.

  • Pop-Tart frosting color: pink, brown, yellow, green, purple, and more.

  • Sprinkles: solid colors, rainbow, or even multi-color combos.

  • Cookie type: vanilla or chocolate.

This section also shows your detailed stats: your best score, total nyans earned, how many times you've visited the galaxy, how many sweets, vegetables, stars, and wikis you've collected, how many times you've filled the Omnomnometer, and how many secrets you've discovered. It's a great feature for players who love chasing personal bests and building out their achievement collection.

Secret Codes and Fun Effects

One of the most unique parts of the game is its secret code system — entered directly from the main menu.

There are two types of codes:

  1. CHEATS — alter the game's interface and behavior.

  2. OUTFITS — instantly change Nyan Cat's appearance.

Examples of CHEATS effects:

  • FunkyFace — replaces the standard object labels with goofy names (cookie → Diskette, strawberry → Stwawbarry, broccoli → Snotccoli, and so on).

  • VertigoKitty — flips the entire galaxy upside down.

  • ReverseEngineering — mirrors the level and inverts the rainbow trail.

  • Leprechaunitis — turns off the rainbow behind the cat.

  • UseYourWhiskers — hides the game's HUD entirely.

Examples of OUTFITS:

  • BlackAlbum and WhiteAlbum — a fully black or fully white Nyan Cat.

  • DreamsComeTrue — a Nyan Cat shimmering with every color of the rainbow.

  • SummerNyan — a watermelon-themed Nyan Cat.

  • GGGGhostNyan — a semi-transparent ghost.

  • NyanTheDarkLord — a black cat with a red glow that persists even after restarting the game.

These codes essentially turn the game into a vibe machine: craft a brooding dark cat, a goofy watermelon hero, or strip away the rainbow and HUD entirely to drift through the "pure" cosmos.

Leaderboard and Competitive Appeal

Nyan Cat FLY! leans hard into competition. The leaderboard tracks scores across daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time rankings.

Top players get special recognition — the all-time champion, for instance, is crowned as The One True Nyan.

This keeps pulling you back for "just one more run" to beat your personal best and close in on other players' records. In reviews and gameplay videos, fans consistently point out that the simple mechanics and infectious music make it dangerously easy to fall into a loop: "one more try — maybe this time I'll break the record."

How to play Nyan Cat FLY!?

Movement: Arrow keys
Sound On/Off: Shift+M

What is the main goal in Nyan Cat FLY!?

The main goal is to keep Nyan Cat flying for as long as possible, collecting sweets (Yummies), stars, and wikis to earn points while avoiding collisions with vegetables.

What happens if you hit vegetables in Nyan Cat FLY!?

Hitting a vegetable temporarily blocks your ability to collect sweets, stars, and wikis for a few seconds, and after three such collisions Nyan Cat loses the ability to fly and the game ends with a Game Over screen.

Can you change Nyan Cat's appearance in Nyan Cat FLY!?

Yes, in the My Nyan menu you can choose the color of the fur, frosting, sprinkles, and cookie type, and you can also unlock additional looks using secret OUTFITS codes.

Are there any secret codes in Nyan Cat FLY! and what do they do?

The game has more than two dozen secret codes that are entered in the menu and either change the interface and game behavior (CHEATS) or unlock new Nyan Cat costumes (OUTFITS), such as flipping the galaxy, disabling the rainbow, or turning the cat into a ghost.

Does Nyan Cat FLY! have progression and upgrades or just high scores?

The game is focused on scoring and leaderboards: there are no long-term upgrades or leveling up, and the main motivation is to beat your own and others' high scores and discover secret codes.

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