Bad Ice Cream

Bad Ice Cream is a classic arcade puzzle game developed by Nitrome, first released in 2010. With its charming pixel art graphics and catchy chiptune music, the game quickly became one of the studio’s most iconic hits. The goal is simple yet exciting: collect all the fruits in each maze while avoiding enemies that roam the icy levels.

Players can break or freeze ice blocks to create paths, block enemies, or trap them strategically. With 40 levels of increasing difficulty, the challenge ramps up after level 25, requiring sharper reflexes and clever planning. Fruits come in many types—bananas, grapes, and oranges stay put, while strawberries, pineapples, and cherries move around, making them trickier to catch. Hazards like campfires, arrow tiles, and hot tiles keep players on their toes.

What makes Bad Ice Cream special is its local multiplayer mode, which supports up to 2 players on a single computer. Whether solo or co-op, every session feels fresh and fun. Best of all, the game is now available as an unblocked HTML5 browser game, fully Chromebook-ready and perfect for distraction-free fun on Games76EZ.

Mental Benefits & Learning Value

Bad Ice Cream encourages problem-solving, spatial awareness, and quick thinking. On Games76EZ, students can enjoy a safe and school-friendly way to engage in cooperative gameplay while practicing strategy.

Controls

• Player 1: Arrow Keys: Move; Spacebar: Break/Freeze Ice
• Player 2: WASD: Move; F: Break/Freeze Ice

Developer

Bad Ice Cream was created by Nitrome (UK-based indie studio) and remains a fan favorite. Sequels include Bad Ice Cream 2 and Bad Ice Cream 3, also available on Games76EZ.