SPACE WAR
Launch a starship, fire lasers and beam cannons and blow up six giant alien bosses.
Your starship launches into deep space, where alien raiders are closing in on our home planet. The laser fires fast green bolts straight ahead. Press Q to switch to the beam cannon: a column of light that burns everything above you while your energy lasts, then recharges when you let go.
Destroyed alien ships do not just vanish. They break apart in a chain of explosions, with shock rings, sparks and debris. Pick up power-ups for a stronger laser, bombs, repairs, shields and wingmen. Every stage is set in a new place: deep space, a nebula, an asteroid belt, a frozen moon, a crystal planet and the alien mothership. Keyboard, mouse, touch and gamepad – no download.
How to play
| Action | Keyboard | Touch screen |
|---|---|---|
| Move and aim (8 directions) | Arrow keys | Drag on the left side |
| Fire | A | FIRE button |
| Jump | D | JUMP button |
| Duck / lie down | ↓ | Drag down |
| Drop through a platform | ↓ + D | Drag down + JUMP |
| Pause | P or Esc | II button |
Gamepads work too (A fires, B jumps). Before each game you pick EASY, MEDIUM or HARD, and in OPTIONS you can start with 3, 5 or 10 lives and turn the sound on or off.
Choose your hero
- Laser (green) – fast bolts straight ahead; more power adds side guns, spread shots and homing missiles
- Beam cannon (cyan) – press Q to switch; hold fire to burn a column of light while energy lasts
- Bombs and power-ups – clear the screen, repair the hull, add shields, wingmen and double score
All 6 stages
Stage 1: Deep Space
Alien scouts and fighters, then the scout leader.
Stage 2: Nebula Drift
Outposts and a heavy cruiser that you burn with the beam.
Stage 3: Asteroid Belt
Kamikaze drones among the rocks and an armoured gunship.
Stage 4: Frozen Moon
Ice turrets and a carrier that launches attack ships.
Stage 5: Crystal Planet
Crystal guns and the giant crystal core.
Stage 6: Mothership Orbit
The final battle above the alien mothership.
Tips and tricks
- Keep moving in small steps – most shots are aimed at where you are, not where you will be.
- When a kamikaze drone shows a red line, slide sideways before it dives.
- Use the beam on big targets and the laser on swarms; watch the energy bar.
Frequently asked questions
Is SPACE WAR free?
Yes. It runs in the browser with no download and no sign-up.
How do I switch between the laser and the beam?
Press Q, the VIEW button on a phone, or Y on a gamepad.
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