Shmoup is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. The core of it is shooting and escape. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Shmoup
Endless shoot'em up in space! With controller support Mouse & Keyboard Arrows/WASD --- Movement (Forward, Backwards, Strafe) Escape ------------ Pause Mouse ------------ Aim Mouse left ------- Shoot Controller D-pad / Left Stick --- Movement (Forward, Backwards, Strafe) Right Stick ---------- Aim Any Trigger -------- Shoot Start ---------------- Pause
How to play Shmoup
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. Load the game above and it fills the player in landscape. On desktop use the fullscreen button for the largest possible view; on a phone, turn the device sideways. 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 on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Shmoup is easy to start and harder to master, which is the balance the best browser games hit.
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
- Escape gameplay — Find the clues, open the door
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Shmoup free to play?
Yes. Shmoup 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. Shmoup 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 Shmoup on my phone?
Yes. 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 Shmoup?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Shmoup 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 Shmoup?
Shmoup is a arcade game built around shooting and escape. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
