Asteroids is a loving throwback to the classic arcade shooter. You pilot a lone spaceship in open space, blasting and dodging the asteroids that drift toward you. Simple, timeless, and endlessly replayable.
How to Play Asteroids
Asteroids float in from all directions, and you shoot them apart while steering clear of collisions. Larger rocks break into smaller ones, so the screen can get busy fast. Survive, keep firing, and push your score as high as the debris will allow.
Controls
- Steer: Use the arrow keys to rotate and thrust your ship.
- Shoot: Press the fire key or tap to blast asteroids.
- Mobile: Touch controls supported.
Tips and Tricks
- Keep moving. A drifting ship is easy for asteroids to catch.
- Break big rocks apart, then clean up the small fragments quickly.
- Do not get boxed into a corner of the screen by incoming debris.
- Fire in controlled bursts so you always have a clear shot lined up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asteroids like the classic arcade game?
Yes. It is a tribute to the original, where you shoot and dodge asteroids to survive.
Is Asteroids free to play?
Yes. Asteroids is completely free to play here on Nelof, with no download, install, or sign-up required.
Can I play on mobile?
Yes. The game runs directly in your browser and works on desktop, tablet, and phone.
Game Credit and Source
ASTEROIDS was made by an independent third-party developer and reaches this page through the browser games platform GamePix. Nelof did not create or host this game, and all rights to its code, artwork and audio remain with the original developer. The description, controls, tips and answers on this page were written by the Nelof team. If you are the developer and want this listing corrected or taken down, contact us and we will action it.
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