ABOUT THIS GAME
Play Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Online
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game follows DuRag Man and The Pick on a mission to reclaim a night of stolen time from First Rift Bank. Battle the Time Police, break into the treasury, then make a getaway with The Pick on a bike and DuRag Man flying overhead. Play solo or team up locally with a second player.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Original game | DuRag Man: Time Rift |
| Category / tags | Arcade · Action · Beat 'em up · Superhero · Heist · Local Co-op |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Platform | Web browser; separate Windows, macOS, and Linux builds on itch.io |
| Players | 1–2, solo or local co-op |
| Input | Keyboard; Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch Pro controllers |
| Available on Pixel Game | October 18, 2026 |
| Core objective | Reclaim stolen time from First Rift Bank and escape the Time Police |
How to Play Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game
Start the embedded game above and click inside the player for keyboard focus. Fight from the street into the bank, clear the lobby, and hack the security door. Defeat Captain Hourglass to open the vault, then collect as much as possible before the rift locks down.
The escape changes the action: The Pick rides while DuRag Man flies, and attacks fire backward at the pursuing Time Police. Dodge traffic, boost through gaps, and face the Rift Enforcer.
DuRag Man can turn his durag into a hammer, blade, or whip. The Pick throws returning afro picks and can reflect bullets. Swap heroes in solo play to try both styles, or control one hero each in local co-op.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Controls
| Player 1 control | Action |
|---|---|
| WASD / arrow keys | Move; hold a direction to sprint |
| J | Attack |
| K | Special |
| L (hold) | Guard |
| Space | Fly, dodge, or boost, depending on hero and stage |
| Q | Swap hero in solo play |
| U | Super when Drip is full |
| R / 1–3 | Change DuRag Man's weapon |
| E (hold) | Interact |
| P / Esc | Pause |
For two players sharing a keyboard, use WASD for Player 1 and these Player 2 controls:
| Player 2 control | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys | Move |
| Comma (,) | Attack |
| Period (.) | Special |
| Slash (/) | Guard |
| Right Shift | Fly, dodge, or boost |
| Right bracket (]) | Super |
| Left bracket ([) | Change durag weapon |
| Semicolon (;) | Interact |
Keyboard inputs can be rebound in Settings. Local co-op supports a shared keyboard, keyboard plus controller, or two controllers. A second controller can press its Menu/Start button during a run to join.
On an Xbox-layout controller, move with the stick or d-pad, press X to attack, Y for a special, hold RT to guard, and press A to fly, dodge, or boost. LB swaps heroes, RB changes weapons, LT or both bumpers triggers a super, B interacts, and Menu pauses. The game also supports PlayStation and Switch Pro prompts and controller rumble.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Features
- Two heroes: Fly and transform cloth weapons as DuRag Man, or throw returning picks and reflect bullets as The Pick.
- Local two-player co-op: Share the heist with a friend, including mid-run joining with a second controller.
- Three supers: Unleash Cloth Cyclone, Pick Storm, or the tag-team Time-Breaker when both heroes' Drip meters are full.
- Timed defense: Perfect Wraps slow time and make the next hit critical; The Pick can also use a timed dodge for Afro-Time.
- Three bosses: Face Sgt. Second-Hand, Captain Hourglass, and the Rift Enforcer.
- Four modes: Play the story heist, Daily Heist, Rift Survival, and unlockable Boss Rush.
- Challenges and outfits: Work through 12 challenges to unlock six outfits, selected on the character screen.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Modes
| Mode | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Story heist | Fight through the bank and make your getaway |
| Daily Heist | The same daily seed for everyone |
| Rift Survival | Endless waves in the bank lobby |
| Boss Rush | A boss-focused mode unlocked by finishing the heist |
Challenges reward milestones such as a 50-hit combo, 20 Perfect Wraps or Afro-Time dodges, an S rank, and clearing the treasury before the clock runs out. Finishing the heist unlocks Boss Rush.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Characters
Explore DuRag Man and The Pick in their original in-game artwork. Both previews start paused. Use the arrows or pose menu to browse, or click Auto play to continuously cycle through every pose in order. DuRag Man has 20 poses and The Pick has 18, including movement, attacks, and defensive stances. Manual controls pause playback; only the Auto play button resumes from the current pose.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Stage Artwork
Explore the bank and escape route through original background artwork from the game. These images show the environments without the combat characters or interface.
First Rift Bank Lobby 
Security Hall 
Open Vault 
Night Bridge
What Skills Can Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Help You Practice?
Timing guards and dodges gives you a way to practice reacting to incoming attacks. Switching weapons and heroes asks you to coordinate movement with different attacks. In co-op, you can practice sharing space and coordinating supers with another player.
Tips for Playing Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Online
- Tap guard just before a hit to trigger a Perfect Wrap, slow time, and set up a critical hit.
- Catch The Pick's returning projectile to reset its cooldown.
- Chain hits to build Drip. With both heroes' meters full, U releases the tag-team Time-Breaker.
- Keep the treasury timer in mind while collecting loot.
- During the getaway, watch traffic and use boost to get through gaps.
- Click inside the player if keyboard inputs stop reaching the game, and use fullscreen for a larger view.
Why Play Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game?
The heist combines close-range superhero combat with a vehicle escape. Two different heroes, timed counters, and local co-op give you several ways to approach each fight. Daily Heist, survival waves, challenges, and Boss Rush offer more to try after the story run.
Play Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Online
Use the player above for the browser version. Watch the trailer below.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game Credits
- Characters and lore: MJ2DT (TikTok).
- Game, design, and production: T.D. Hampton Productions.
- Trailer music: Original score made for the trailer.
Pixel DuRag Man: Time Rift Game FAQs
Can I play with a friend?
Yes. The game supports local two-player co-op with a shared keyboard, keyboard plus controller, or two controllers. A second controller can join during a run by pressing Menu/Start.
What is the difference between the two heroes?
DuRag Man flies and changes his durag into a hammer, blade, or whip. The Pick throws returning afro picks and reflects bullets with his guard.
How do I unlock Boss Rush?
Finish the heist to unlock Boss Rush from the More Modes menu.
How do I use the Time-Breaker super?
Fill both heroes' Drip meters by chaining hits, then press U to trigger the tag-team super. With a controller, use the super input shown by the game's button prompts.
Can I play in a browser or use a controller?
Yes. The player above runs the browser version in landscape. Keyboard controls and Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch Pro controllers are supported.