git clone https://github.com/SATYADAHAL/termrex.git
cd termrex
make -j release
./build/termrex

Usage:
termrex [options]

Options:
-h, --help               Show help menu
-v, --version            Show game version
--ascii-only             Use ASCII characters only
--unicode                Use Unicode characters (default)
--no-obstacle-dino       Disable flying dinosaur obstacles and ducking (no need for --keyrepeat)
--keyrepeat <ms>         Set key repeat delay (default 200ms)
--sk...

<TERM-REX/>

termrex is a terminal-based endless runner game inspired by the Chrome Dino offline game. Jump or duck to avoid obstacles while running endlessly in your terminal. It works on POSIX-like terminals, including Linux virtual consoles.

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Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/SATYADAHAL/termrex.git
cd termrex
make -j release
./build/termrex

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Usage

Usage:
termrex [options]

Options:
-h, --help               Show help menu
-v, --version            Show game version
--ascii-only             Use ASCII characters only
--unicode                Use Unicode characters (default)
--no-obstacle-dino       Disable flying dinosaur obstacles and ducking (no need for --keyrepeat)
--keyrepeat <ms>         Set key repeat delay (default 200ms)
--skip-intro             Skip the intro screen and start game immediately

Example:

./build/termrex --keyrepeat 500 --skip-intro

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Notes

• Most terminals don’t send key release events, which is why --keyrepeat is used to ensure smooth input.
• Default termrex key repeat is 200 ms, but here are some typical defaults by OS/desktop environment:

OS / DE	Approx. Key Repeat Delay
macOS	180-225 ms
Linux (X11 Base)	660 ms
Linux (GNOME)	500 ms
Linux (KDE Plasma)	~500 ms

Better check for your OS/DE from keyboard settings/google.

• Terminals supporting the Kitty Keyboard Protocol Spec (Kitty, Alacritty, WezTerm, Foot, Ghostty, iTerm2, Rio) handle key repeat automatically, so you don’t need to adjust --keyrepeat.
• Using --no-obstacle-dino disables flying obstacles and ducking, and also removes the need for --keyrepeat.

Screenshots

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GamePlay

demo.webm

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Install (optional)

sudo make install

Installs termrex to /usr/local/bin.

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License

MIT License. See the LICENSE file.