Play Don't Wake the Pike

Six gnats to catch. One giant fish to keep asleep.

Free on iPhone in the Roam app. Android coming soon.

You are a water strider on a misty purple pond at night, fireflies glow over the lily pads, and something huge is asleep under the surface. Don't Wake the Pike is one of the oddest stealth games you can play on a phone, and it runs in the Roam app on iPhone. Skate across the water and catch 6 gnats while a danger meter shows how close the pike is to waking. Fast moves fill it. Careful ones keep you alive.

Skating without a sound

Drag on the left side to skate across the pond.
Tap the catch button when a gnat is close.
Use jump to hop over lily pads and gaps.
Watch the pike danger meter and slow down when it rises.
Catch 6 gnats to clear the pond.

Why it is so tense

A fresh hero: a tiny water strider on top of a giant fish.
A misty pond with lily pads, fog and firefly glows.
A live danger meter that turns every move into a choice.
Lives and a score, with Pond 1 as the start.

Stealth games at bug size

Most stealth games on mobile are about guards, cameras and shadows. This one is about one sleeping fish. The idea is the same: move when it is safe, stop when it is not. The pike danger meter does the job of a guard's vision cone, and it is always on screen.

Because you are an insect, the pond feels huge. A lily pad is a platform and a gnat is a prize worth the risk.

Each pond is short, so a failed attempt is never a big loss. You learn how the meter reacts and do the next run quieter.

Tips for keeping the pike asleep

Do not chase gnats in a straight sprint. Short skates and pauses keep the meter low. Let gnats drift toward you when you can, instead of crossing the whole pond. If the meter climbs, stop and wait until it settles before you move again.

The title card at the start shows the pond's mood, like Today: Angry pike. An angry pike wakes faster, so play that pond slower.

Don't Wake the Pike FAQ

Does Don't Wake the Pike cost money?

No. The pond is free to play in Roam on iPhone, as many times as you like.

What happens if the pike wakes up?

You lose a life. The danger meter shows how close it is, so slow down when it starts to rise.

What is the goal in Don't Wake the Pike?

Catch 6 gnats on the pond as a water strider without waking the giant pike below.

Is this one of the best stealth games for mobile?

It is one of the most unusual. Instead of guards, you sneak past one sleeping pike, and the danger meter makes every skate a decision. It is free in Roam on iPhone.

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Play Don't Wake the Pike free in the Roam app.