ASTEROIDS is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. The core of it is shooting and retro & arcade. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About ASTEROIDS
this game is a copy of the asteroids arcade game. You are a spaceship who has to shoot and dodge asteroids to collect scores
How to play ASTEROIDS
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. The controls are listed in full in the table below — there are only a handful of them. It fills the player in landscape, so use the fullscreen button on desktop and turn your phone sideways on mobile. The second run is always better than the first — that is the whole learning curve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Difficulty in ASTEROIDS comes from the game itself rather than from waiting, unlocking or paying, which is rarer than it should be. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is ASTEROIDS free to play?
Yes. ASTEROIDS is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. ASTEROIDS runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play ASTEROIDS on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for ASTEROIDS?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play ASTEROIDS fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is ASTEROIDS?
ASTEROIDS is a arcade game built around shooting and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
