Free Vex Games 3-8 + Challenges, X3M, X3M2, & Xmas

These Vex games are super-fun stickman puzzle games. Train your concentration and reaction time while having fun!

These Vex games are part of the free online brain games collection.

The idea of Vex is to escape traps to solve each level. You get unlimited lives, so be bold and jump right in.

To begin, click the Small, Medium, or Large button under the picture of the game. This opens the game in a pop-up window.

If you like the Vex games, you might enjoy other platform puzzle games including Bob the Robber, Snail Bob (no relation ), and Fireboy and Watergirl.

In Vex, you are a simple stickman trying to escape the traps that surround you. Run, jump, slide, and climb your way through each level. The levels are called Acts, as in Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, and so on.

And don't forget the special Vex variations. Be sure to try Vex 3 Xmas, Vex Challenges, and Vex X3M, an exciting hill racing game.

Use the WASD keys or Arrow Keys to move your stickman. Just start playing, and you'll see that in-game instructions are provided as you move along.

NOTE: Once you complete an Act, your stickman respawns next to the entrance of that Act.

Go to the next Act by traveling elsewhere on the screen.

Vex Games - Instructions

Controlling the bike: Press up (or W) to accelerate, use left (or A) and right (or D) to tilt your bike and press backwards (or S) to brake. Look at your surroundings and pay attention to all the traffic signs!

You can re-enter the same Act if you want a higher score, but to move on you need to find the entrance to the next Act.

For example, after you complete Act 1, do not re-enter the Act 1 box unless you wish to repeat that level. Instead, run elsewhere on the screen and locate the Act 2 entry box.

Rather than having a separately displayed tutorial, these Vex games instruct as you go along. For example, in Vex 3, the first instruction (which appears in Act 1) says, "Move with the arrowkeys or WASD."

Following that, you'll see "Jump from side to side to get up" a wall. Then, "Play new Acts by standing on their Act block." These are like starting points and are labled Act 1, Act 2, and so on.

Some other "getting started" instructions:

"Press down to enter stage, Follow the arrows to reach the end, While running, hold down to slide, Purple blocks are quite weak, Orange blocks bounce you really high, and You can look around the stage while standing still."

As you make progress through each Act (each level), you'll reach periodic checkpoints. If you get caught in a trap, your stickman regenerates at the most recent checkpoint you completed.

Vex Games - Individual Details

Vex 8. Vex 8 is the newest installment in the ever-popular Vex franchise.

Dexterity, speed, and skill are keywords in this thrilling platformer filled with obstacles like the new red-green light traps. Discover nine acts and try to find the secret areas to collect trophies.

The game also includes the brand new Infinite mode. How far can you get without losing?

Vex X3M2. Building on the classic Vex experience, VEX X3M2 introduces intense levels packed with new hazards and mechanics.

New features like kite gliding let you soar over gaps, while teleportation portals help you navigate tricky sections. Floating platforms and shifting obstacles keep you on your toes, making every race an unpredictable thrill ride.

Earn stars to unlock high-performance bike skins and conquer each track in easy and hard mode to prove yourself as the ultimate Vex champion!

X3M Instructions: Press up (or W) to accelerate, use left (or A) and right (or D) to tilt your bike and press backwards (or S) to brake. Look at your surroundings and pay attention to all the traffic signs.

Vex X3M. VEX X3M a new extreme hill racing game with bike stunts and obstacles is here!

Enjoy the classic Vex elements, but this time you will be racing your way to the finish line. Perform crazy bike stunts in 30 unique levels filled with danger, from spikes and shooting knives to rockets and lasers.

Reach the finish safely and obtain stars to unlock new unique bike skins. Complete all levels in easy and hard mode to crown yourself a master VEX X3M Rider. Start your engines and enjoy VEX X3M.

X3M Instructions: Press up (or W) to accelerate, use left (or A) and right (or D) to tilt your bike and press backwards (or S) to brake. Look at your surroundings and pay attention to all the traffic signs.

Vex Challenges. Put your skills to the test in Vex Challenges, the newest online Vex game where the timer counts down instead of up.

Try to get to the finish within the allotted time, and don't forget to pick up the stars on the way! Vex Challenges is just as gripping and thrilling as before, but includes a brand new way to play.

The game includes 75 custom levels, a hidden Challenge Mode, new skins, and a soundtrack that evolves as you progress. It's Vex like you’ve never seen before!

Vex 3 Xmas. Vex 3 is back! This time, jump, run, and maneuver between candy canes, snowy landscapes, and Christmas trees.

Clear every zone by reaching the end of the trapped and treacherous zones. Drop straight into the action to re-live this classic Vex game in all its Wintery glory. Let'ss make it a VeXmas to remember!

Vex 7. Play Vex 7, an online game packed with action and a unique style. Use parkour moves to leap across the deadly obstacles with your stickman. Avoid the spikes, shooting knives, and falling blocks. Use the double jump potion to go places you couldn't reach before, and avoid security cameras that trigger laser beams.

Vex 6. VEX 6 is a new addition in the series of this stickman-parkour-platformer! Jump and slide your stickman through 9 new Acts and 9 new Hard Acts.

Vex 5. An all new Vex installment, finally version 5 is here for you to play. With new levels, achievements, and traps to explore, you're bound to get vexed.

Vex 4. Vex 4 takes Vex to the next level. This fast paced stickman game puts your skills to the test. Run, jump, slide, swim and avoid obstacles. Vex 4 has it all. Complete 9 acts, 9 hard modes, Vexation, and the Challenge Room.

Vex 3. In Vex 3 HTML5 you must avoid traps, run, jump, slide and swim through 10 levels and 9 extra challenge modes.

Each Act ends with it's final stage to complete: 'Vexation.' Make sure to collect the coins on your way to unlock 64 different skins for your stickman.

You want to earn extra coins? Then come back to VEX 6 every day to complete the daily tasks and play the daily bonus level. VEX 6 is visually stunning as it's now running on a higher resolution and 60fps!

Game Options

Each version of the game also has various Options that you can configure. In Vex 3, you can access these options in the lower left of the game. In the other versions, an Options screen can be accessed by clicking the "Pause" button (two vertical lines).

The available options vary a bit from version to version, but muting the sound is one of them.

There are also Trophies you can earn. In Vex 3, for example, it's possible to earn four trophies, including Standard Acts and Awesome stuff.

Stickman puzzle games like these Vex games train important brain skills including logical reasoning, concentration, and reaction time. Play these games often to give your brain a boost!

Published: 5/1/21
Last Updated: 03/20/25