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
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. Most players get the hang of it inside two or three attempts.
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
Hedgehog Throne does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a browser game.
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. Hedgehog Throne 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?
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?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
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.
