rahn zen
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rahn is actually a doggo
a month ago i built this little game site featuring a minimalist rendition of my pupper named rahn. what started as a simple typing test evolved into this collection of chill mini-games, each with their own simple goal and our favorite rectangular friend at the center of it all.
the games
type mode 🏃♂️
the main event! watch rahn run through beautiful landscapes as you type. each word moves him forward one meter, and you can track your wpm and accuracy in real-time. pick your challenge length (10/25/50/100 words) and race to the finish! rahn's enthusiasm for each correctly typed word is infectious, and when you finish, he'll celebrate your typing prowess with a cute victory message.
jump mode 🥒
help rahn navigate a simple platforming challenge where he's collecting pickles (his favorite!) while avoiding sleeping kittens and empty pickle barrels. press space to jump, and try not to wake those snoozing kitties or bonk into any barrels. rahn takes his pickle collecting very seriously!
catch mode 🫐
the most relaxing of the bunch - guide rahn left and right as he chases falling blueberries. catch them mid-air for 2 points or grab them off the ground for 1 point. your goal? help rahn collect enough points (20) so he can take a well-deserved nap. it's simple, oddly satisfying, and perfectly zen.
the vibe
the whole experience is wrapped in this cozy aesthetic with 8 different scenes to choose from - zen, desert, fall, and winter environments, each with their own day and night variations. pair that with the legendary lofi beats playing in the background, and you've got yourself the perfect environment for some casual typing practice or just hanging out with a rectangular dog who really loves pickles.
what's next
this was definitely one of those "let's see what happens" projects that took on a life of its own. while it might not be the most optimized web app out there, it's got heart, and i've got a growing list of ideas for new features and mini-games to add. maybe rahn needs some accessories, or perhaps there's a pickle-themed rhythm game in our future? who knows!
for now, though, it's just a chill space where you can practice typing, collect some pickles, catch some blueberries, and hang out with an enthusiastic rectangular pupper. sometimes that's all you really need. 😌✨
p.s. yes, rahn really loves pickles. like, really really loves them. 🥒