Star Battles is a browser-based adventure game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Star Battles
Simple and fun space game. Fly in circles and avoid crashing into the enemy ships. Complete the missions and fly through the galaxy. Survive as long as you can. Speed up or slow down, just don't crash and have fun. Can you unlock and fly with all the spaceships available? Get ready, pilot!
How to play Star Battles
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. 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 | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
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
Star Battles 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
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Added to our catalogue from a 2020 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Star Battles free to play?
Yes. Star Battles 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. Star Battles 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 Star Battles 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 Star Battles?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Star Battles 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.
