Looking for a quick arcade game? Heart Smash runs in the browser and needs no download. Think shooting and retro & arcade — that is the shape of it. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Heart Smash
This is a game where you have to shoot arrows at hearts in 15 seconds. this game was created by Ludovico Rak (LudowS) in just one day using the Godot game engine the graphics were created by Pixel Frog (Pixel Adventure)
How to play Heart Smash
Getting started takes about ten seconds. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. The game is wide rather than tall — fullscreen is worth it on a monitor, and on a phone the picture is much better sideways. 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 arcade games want a tutorial and ten minutes of setup before anything happens. Heart Smash does not — it is playable from the first second. Nothing about it assumes you have played it before.
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 Heart Smash free to play?
Yes. Heart Smash 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. Heart Smash runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Heart Smash on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. 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 Heart Smash?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Heart Smash 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 Heart Smash?
Heart Smash 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.
