People often search for "secret characters" in the offline dino game, hoping to unlock a new playable creature. Here is an honest look at what actually exists — and what is myth.
The one you play: the Lonely T-Rex
The star is a single pixel Tyrannosaurus, nicknamed the "Lonely T-Rex" by its designer. There is no character-select screen and no unlockable second runner in the classic game — the T-Rex is the whole cast.
The obstacles that look like characters
- Cacti — the desert plants you jump. They come as single tall cacti or clusters of shorter ones.
- Pterodactyls — the flying obstacles that appear later in a run, at high, middle, or low altitude.
The "special edition" dino
The closest thing to an alternate character is the birthday version: for Chrome's tenth anniversary, the dino briefly wore a party hat after reaching a cake. During the Tokyo 2020 event, reaching a torch turned the dino into various Olympic athletes. These were themed, time-limited looks rather than separate unlockable characters.
For the full story behind the T-Rex and its creators, read our dino game history. For the special-event details, see easter eggs.