Looking for a quick arcade game? Pile of Poo runs in the browser and needs no download. It leans on shooting and strategy, so expect plenty of replay value. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Pile of Poo
"Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience with Pile of Poo Force! With fast-paced, tactical gameplay, a wide range of weapons, and the ability to pilot powerful mechs, this shooter game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Play with friends and work together to complete objectives and defend key strategic points.
How to play Pile of Poo
Press play and the first round teaches you the rest. The controls are listed in full in the table below — there are only a handful of them. It is built tall rather than wide — comfortable one-handed on a phone, centred and uncropped on a monitor. Nothing is lost by trying something reckless once.
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
What makes Pile of Poo stick is that failure is informative. You can usually name the mistake, and that is what makes another attempt tempting. 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
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Strategy gameplay — Plan several moves ahead
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Pile of Poo free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Pile of Poo 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. Pile of Poo is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Pile of Poo on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. 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 Pile of Poo?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Pile of Poo 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 Pile of Poo?
Pile of Poo is a arcade game built around shooting and strategy. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
