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24 alternatives to HotterKeys

A quirky game for learning keyboard shortcuts.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. HotterKeys launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   HotterKeys▲16

   A game for learning keyboard shortcuts. With space otters.

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hotter Keys▲5

   a game for learning keyboard shortcuts

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Cursor Chaos▲56

   Keyboard-controlled mini-game action!

   2015 · freewebarcade.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Hotkey EVE▲213

   Learn hot keys as you use your Mac

   2015 · hotkey-eve.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   QWERTYS by Smart Keys▲190

   My keyboard fell apart. Now it's your problem.

   Jun 2026 · its alternatives →

6. 6IM
   I made a game to improve my typing speed▲113

   2024 · keysmash.no · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Streamkeys▲67

   Global hotkeys for your favourite music players.

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Don-Key-Ko! Are you smarter than a Gorilla?▲61

   Coolest strategy game that combines tic-tac-toe and chess

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Magic Keyboard▲143

   Fun, browser based keyboard for hackers

   2016 · magickeyboard.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Spicy Chess▲76

    Hello! I created SpicyChess(https://spicychess.com) because I wanted a tactics training app that would have the following features: - Spaced Repetition. - Countdown time to simulate blitz Chess where you have to find the best move quickly. - The ability to save puzzles for later review. I'd love to hear any feedback that you may have !

    2023 · spicychess.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Clicker Heroes▲64

    An RPG with a Cookie Clicker-style twist

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Hotkey▲80

    Simple yet powerful lists with a keyboard only interface

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Crimson Keyboard▲116

    Blazing-fast predictive typing

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    HeatKey▲80

    The most popular shortcuts in one extension

    2021 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hyperkey▲99

    The fastest way to create and share cool stuff when you chat

    2016 · hyperkey.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Treys▲78

    Like solitaire... but fun!

    2016 · playtreys.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Shortcut Kings▲3

    The typing-speed game for keyboard shortcuts.

    May 2026 · shortcutkings.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pull My Tongue▲71

    A stretchy new puzzle game!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Wooting One▲74

    Analog mechanical keyboard for precise movement in games

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    bit bit blocks▲57

    Cute and action-packed competitive puzzle game

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Astro Typers▲102

    A free browser based typing game

    2023 · skillprepare.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    MasterKey▲58

    Pure entertainment

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    KeyRocket▲99

    Become a Shortcut Expert within weeks

    2014 · veodin.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Ratatype▲103

    New typing game for kids and adults

    2015 · ratatype.com · its alternatives →

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