Scarlet Skips FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about Scarlet Skips: gameplay rules, endings, upgrades, price, platforms and the people behind the game.
What is Scarlet Skips?
Scarlet Skips is a one-button roguelike game where you control Scarlet, a red-haired girl who skips rope. The entire game is played with a single button — press and hold to charge your jump, release to skip. Time your jumps perfectly to maintain your rhythm and reach ever-higher altitudes.
How do I play Scarlet Skips?
Press and hold any button (spacebar, mouse click, or controller button) to charge your jump. Release at the right moment to skip over the rope. Time your release to match the rope's rhythm. Perfect timing gives you bonus points and maintains your combo.
Is Scarlet Skips free?
Scarlet Skips costs $4.99 on Steam. It's a complete game with no microtransactions or additional purchases required.
What platforms is Scarlet Skips available on?
Scarlet Skips is currently available on Windows PC via Steam. There are no announced plans for console or mobile ports at this time.
How long is Scarlet Skips?
Each run lasts from 30 seconds to 30+ minutes depending on your skill and upgrades. Progression works through 7 height-milestone endings instead of a story ending — your first (First Hundred at 100m) usually arrives within a few minutes, while Orbit (5000m) and Infinity (10000m) take dedicated, near-perfect runs.
What are the upgrade cards in Scarlet Skips?
Scarlet Skips features 10 unique upgrade cards that modify your jump rope in different ways. These include Extra Ropes, Fire Ropes, Rocket Boots, Reinforce Jumprope, Jump Height Boost, Score Multiplier, Magnet, Shield, Slow Motion, and the legendary Golden Rope.
How do I get the Golden Rope upgrade?
The Golden Rope is a legendary-tier upgrade card that appears very rarely during runs. There's no guaranteed way to obtain it — it's based on random chance. The best strategy is to play many runs and hope for the best.
What are the endings in Scarlet Skips?
Scarlet Skips has 7 confirmed endings based on height milestones: First Hundred (100m), Sky Reacher (500m), Cloud Walker (1000m), Stratosphere (2000m), Orbit (5000m), Infinity (10000m), and a Secret Ending that doesn't depend on height.
Is there multiplayer in Scarlet Skips?
No, Scarlet Skips is a single-player game. There is no multiplayer mode, co-op, or competitive features.
Can I play Scarlet Skips with a controller?
Yes, Scarlet Skips supports keyboard, mouse, and controller input. Any button on any input device can be used to charge and release jumps.
How do I reach 10000 meters?
Reaching 10,000 meters requires a near-perfect run with optimal upgrades. You need Golden Rope or a very strong build with Extra Ropes, Fire Ropes, Reinforce Jumprope, and Score Multiplier. Even then, you'll need to maintain perfect rhythm for an extended period.
Is there a secret ending?
Yes, there is a secret ending in Scarlet Skips that doesn't depend on height. The community is still discovering its triggers. Experiment with different upgrade combinations and timing patterns to find it.
What does "sus" mean in Scarlet Skips? Why does Scarlet look sus?
"Sus" is the community meme for Scarlet's signature skeptical face — the side-eye she gives the camera when the rope is about to hit. It has no gameplay effect; it is purely a character expression from the original Yerk animations that carried over into the game. If you see "Scarlet Skips sus" online, it is fans captioning that reaction shot, not a hidden mechanic or cheat.
Who is the voice actor for Scarlet?
Scarlet is voiced by Brenna Thornton. The character herself originated as the channel mascot of YouTube animator Yerk, whose real name is Erik Segriff — he is also the solo developer behind the game, publishing under Yerk Games.
What are the rules of Scarlet Skips?
The core rule is simple: one button, don't let the rope hit you. Press and hold to charge a jump, release when the rope reaches the ground. Every perfect skip adds to your combo and score; a mistimed jump ends the run. As you climb higher the timing window tightens, and at certain heights you're offered an upgrade card that changes how the rope behaves. There are no lives, no checkpoints — one run, one score. Height milestones (100m, 500m, 1000m and beyond) trigger endings, and that's the whole rulebook.
How many endings does Scarlet Skips have?
Seven in total: six height-based endings (First Hundred at 100m, Sky Reacher at 500m, Cloud Walker at 1000m, Stratosphere at 2000m, Orbit at 5000m, and Infinity at 10000m) plus one secret ending that doesn't depend on height. The community is still pinning down the secret ending's exact trigger.
What is the highest score in Scarlet Skips?
Billion-point runs are the ceiling of what the community has documented. Getting there needs Golden Rope (3x), multiple Extra Ropes, Fire Ropes and Score Multiplier stacked together — and 30+ minutes of near-perfect rhythm to cash it in. A dead run scores zero no matter how good the build was, so survival beats greed.