Looking for a quick arcade game? Hedgehog Throne runs in the browser and needs no download. Think shooting — that is the shape of it. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Hedgehog Throne
We all know what the hedgehog's enemy is, a smart and smiling fox ... but it's up to you to stun as many foxes as possible to protect your throne and the valley of hedgehogs. What are you waiting for, shoot your sting!
How to play Hedgehog Throne
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. It is built tall rather than wide — comfortable one-handed on a phone, centred and uncropped on a monitor. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Arcade games live or die on how fast they get going. Hedgehog Throne gets going immediately. The result is something you can pick up cold months later.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Hedgehog Throne free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Hedgehog Throne 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. Hedgehog Throne is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Hedgehog Throne on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Hedgehog Throne?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Hedgehog Throne 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 Hedgehog Throne?
Hedgehog Throne is a arcade game built around shooting. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
