In Square Bird, players navigate a small bird through a series of increasingly complex levels. The objective is to guide the bird through a maze-like environment, avoiding obstacles and collecting points along the way.
The main challenge lies in the bird's limited control, which is managed through keyboard inputs. Players must carefully time their movements to ensure the bird reaches the goal without colliding with any of the level's hazards. The game runs smoothly in the browser, requiring no download or registration to start playing.