Maze of Death is a browser-based adventure game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on shooting, zombie and escape, so expect something that rewards a bit of practice. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Maze of Death
Escape from a maze full of zombies in this old style first person shooter like doom. You can use all the weapons you can find in the game to make your way through hordes of zombies. Find the exit as fast as you can.
How to play Maze of Death
Press play and the first round teaches you the rest. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. It fills the player in landscape, so use the fullscreen button on desktop and turn your phone sideways on mobile. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
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
The reason Maze of Death holds up is restraint: it takes one idea — shooting — and builds the whole game around it instead of padding it out. It works as well on a phone on a bus as it does on a desktop.
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
- Zombie gameplay — Survive the horde
- Escape gameplay — Find the clues, open the door
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Maze of Death free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Maze of Death costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Maze of Death runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Maze of Death 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 Maze of Death?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Maze of Death fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Maze of Death?
Maze of Death is a adventure game built around shooting, zombie and escape. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
