Why It Plays Well
- Splitting asteroids
- UFO
- Vector font
Arcade game
Asteroids
A faithful HTML5 take on the 1979 arcade original with vector graphics, splitting asteroids, UFOs and score. Quick, simple replay value.
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Controls
- Left/Right: rotate
- Up: thrust
- Space: fire
Compatibility
Desktop: supported. Mobile: not supported. Touch: on-screen controls exist in code, untested.
Landscape orientation.
Attribution
Credits and licence
Original work © 2010 Doug McInnes. Licence information: MIT (code); vector font and sound effect sources not independently verified.
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FAQ
Asteroids: questions and answers
Is Asteroids free to play?
Yes. Asteroids is free to play in your browser on Endless. There is nothing to download or install and no account to create.
How do you play Asteroids?
Left/Right: rotate. Up: thrust. Space: fire.
Can I play Asteroids on mobile?
Desktop: supported. Mobile: not supported. Touch: on-screen controls exist in code, untested.
Who created Asteroids?
Doug McInnes created Asteroids. Licence information: MIT (code); vector font and sound effect sources not independently verified. Source and attribution details are linked in the credits section on this page.
Game details
What to expect
Classic vector Asteroids: rotate, thrust and shoot rocks without getting hit.
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