How to Play Subway Surfers: Controls & Fullscreen
Keybinds, fullscreen steps, and device notes. Controls can vary by version and portal wrapper.
Keyboard & Mouse Controls
| Action | Key / Input |
|---|---|
| Move | Left/Right Arrows or A/D = Change lanes |
| Action | Down Arrow or S = Roll under barriers; Space = Activate Hoverboard |
| Jump | Up Arrow or W = Jump over trains/obstacles |
| Pause | ESC / Pause Button |
| Restart | Click the screen after getting caught |
Note: Click directly inside the game window first so your browser registers the keystrokes, otherwise pressing Spacebar might scroll your webpage down.
Fullscreen Guide
Confirmed on Poki and CrazyGames (2026-02-25). Look for the fullscreen expand icon in the portal frame. If missing, use browser fullscreen (F11 on Windows; Ctrl+Cmd+F on Mac).
Browser Fullscreen Shortcuts
- Windows: F11
- Mac: Ctrl + Cmd + F
- Chromebook: Press the fullscreen key □ on the top row
Mobile & Chromebook Support
Mobile Support
Yes
Chromebook Notes
Runs flawlessly in modern web browsers. Using the keyboard (Arrow keys) is highly recommended over the trackpad or touch screen for faster reaction times in later stages.
FAQs (controls & fullscreen)
What are the keyboard controls for Subway Surfers on browser?
Web versions map the mobile swipe actions to your keyboard. Use the Up Arrow to jump, Down Arrow to roll, and Left/Right Arrows to change lanes.
How do I go fullscreen?
Use the portal's fullscreen icon if available, or press your browser's fullscreen shortcut (F11 on Windows, Ctrl+Cmd+F on Mac).
Does Subway Surfers work on Chromebook?
Yes, the HTML5 web version runs perfectly on Chromebooks using the keyboard.
Where to play
Having trouble?
If the game won’t load, is laggy, or shows a black screen, use the fixes page.
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