Asteroids - a free vector-style space shooter

Asteroids is a free, browser-based vector-style space shooter. Rotate and thrust your ship through drifting rocks with momentum-based physics, shoot them into smaller pieces, and survive as long as you can. No login and nothing to download, just open this page and play. Your high score is remembered in this browser only.

How to Play

• Press Start, then rotate with arrow keys or A/D.
• Hold Up or W to thrust. Your ship keeps drifting once you let go, so plan your turns ahead.
• Press Space to fire at asteroids in your path.
• Large asteroids split into two smaller ones when shot. Small ones are destroyed for good.
• Flying off one edge of the screen brings you back around the opposite side.
• Clear every asteroid to advance a level. Lose all your lives and it's game over.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Asteroids?

Rotate your ship and thrust forward to drift through space, then shoot the asteroids drifting toward you. Large asteroids break into smaller ones when hit, so clear the small pieces too before they pile up. Clear a wave to advance to the next level.

What are the controls for Asteroids?

Arrow keys or A/D to rotate, Arrow Up or W to thrust, and Space to fire. P pauses the game. On a touchscreen, use the on-screen turn, thrust, and fire buttons below the canvas.

Is Asteroids free to play?

Yes, completely free, with no account or app download required.

Does Asteroids save my score?

Your high score is saved only in your current browser via localStorage, so it will not sync across devices.