Looking for a quick strategy game? Deadswitch 3 runs in the browser and needs no download. It leans on multiplayer and shooting, so expect plenty of replay value. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Deadswitch 3
Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter with plenty of game modes, maps, and weapons!
How to play Deadswitch 3
There is no tutorial to sit through — the game explains itself. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. 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
Plenty of strategy games want a tutorial and ten minutes of setup before anything happens. Deadswitch 3 does not — it is playable from the first second. That is a rarer quality than it sounds.
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.
- Multiplayer gameplay — Play alongside or against other people
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Deadswitch 3 free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Deadswitch 3 costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Deadswitch 3 is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Deadswitch 3 on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. 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 Deadswitch 3?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Deadswitch 3 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 Deadswitch 3?
Deadswitch 3 is a strategy game built around multiplayer and shooting. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
