Asteroids Game: Play Classic Asteroids
Play this Asteroids game free in your browser. It is a remake of the classic 1979 arcade shooter: pilot a small triangle ship in the middle of space, turn, thrust and fire to break drifting rocks. Big asteroids split into two medium ones, medium split into small ones, and small ones vanish, so clear every piece to start the next, faster wave. The screen wraps around at the edges, your ship keeps drifting after you thrust, and you have 3 lives. Use the arrow keys or WASD and Space on a computer, or the on-screen buttons on a phone. Your best score is saved on this device.
Asteroids Game
Fly your ship, blast the space rocks and survive the waves. Classic arcade action in your browser.
How to use the Asteroids Game
- Press Start.
- Turn with Left/Right (or A/D) and thrust with Up (or W).
- Press Space to shoot. On a phone use the on-screen buttons.
- Break every rock to reach the next wave, and avoid getting hit.
Features
- Classic vector-style arcade action
- Rocks split into smaller pieces
- Screen wrap and drifting physics
- Waves that get faster
- Touch buttons for phones
- Best score saved
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Asteroids?
Turn and thrust your ship to dodge rocks, and shoot them. Large rocks break into medium, medium into small, and small rocks disappear.
What are the controls?
Left and Right arrows (or A and D) turn, Up (or W) thrusts, and Space shoots. Press P to pause. On touch screens use the buttons under the game.
How are points scored?
Large asteroids are worth 20 points, medium 50 and small 100, the same as the original arcade game.
How many lives do I get?
You start with 3 lives and get a short shield after each respawn. You earn an extra life every 10,000 points.
Is this Asteroids game free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no download, no sign-up and no ads inside the game.