Space War is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. Think shooting and retro & arcade — that is the shape of it. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Space War
Space War is a unique and innovative game of its kind, In fact in addition to presenting a classic version of the "Space Shooter" it has a completely innovative mode in which you will have to use the microphone to shoot enemies, the game can be played both on desktop and on mobile, what are you waiting for? Play Space War now!
How to play Space War
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. 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. 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
What keeps Space War worth returning to is how quickly a single round resolves. It respects your time — you are never more than a click from another attempt.
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
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Space War free to play?
Yes. Space War 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. Space War 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 Space War 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 Space War?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Space War 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 Space War?
Space War is a arcade game built around shooting and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
