Surf is an offline browser game developed by Microsoft that is shipped with the Microsoft Edge web browser. In the game, the player must control a surfer as they move across a body of water while also collecting power-ups and evading obstacles and a kraken. The game features four game modes (Endless, Time trial, Zigzag and Collector), has character customization, and supports keyboard, mouse, touch and gamepad controls.[1] When customizing the character, a penguin that resembles Tux can be used. The player can also zoom out using the browser settings to cheat in the game.
| Surf | |
|---|---|
 Screenshot of Surf, from Microsoft Edge for macOS | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Platform | Microsoft Edge |
| Release | May 21, 2020 |
| Genres | Casual, sports |
Like Google Chrome's Dinosaur Game, Surf is accessible from the browser's offline error page and can also be accessed by entering edge://surf into the Edge address bar.[2] Its gameplay has been frequently compared to the 1991 video game SkiFree.[3][4] Microsoft also hosts a version with limited features that is playable from any modern web browser.[5] The game is also included with the Android and iOS versions of Edge.[6][7] Users can also play the game while waiting for Windows 11 setup to finish.[8][9]
In 2021, a limited-time only seasonal theme was added that changed the surfer to a skier on a snowy mountain as a homage to SkiFree.[10] The kraken was also replaced by the Abominable Snowman (Yeti), also from SkiFree.[11]
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edit- ↑ Warren, Tom (26 February 2020). "Microsoft is adding a secret SkiFree-like surfing game into its Edge browser". The Verge. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ "Microsoft's surf game gets some handy new features on Edge Canary". Windows Central. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ "Microsoft Edge has a cute game to play when you're offline". Engadget. 26 May 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ Warren, Tom (26 May 2020). "You can now play Microsoft's new surf game inside the Edge browser". The Verge. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ "Microsoft's surf game from Edge is now available on the web". Windows Central. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ "Edge Canary for Android now supports the browser's surf game". Windows Central. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ Buria, Taras (3 December 2021). "Microsoft has finally brought the Surf game to iOS". Winaero.
- ↑ Warren, Tom (2023-10-03). "Microsoft makes the Windows 11 setup process less boring with an entertaining Easter egg". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ↑ Gatlan, Sergiu (2023-10-03). "Microsoft now lets you play a game during Windows 11 installs". BleepingComputer. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ↑ "Microsoft Edge surf game swaps waves for a wintery wonderland". Windows Central. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ Allan, Darren (25 November 2021). "Microsoft Edge resurrects this classic Windows game when your internet dies". TechRadar. Retrieved 2 March 2022.