SquadZ

Mission briefing

Get ready for fast-paced, action-packed battles that you can dive into at any time. This hyper-casual shooter features bite-sized levels full of non-stop excitement, where you can unlock cool heroes, collect powerful weapons, and take down enemies in a flash. With simple controls and quick missions, you can play for as little as one minute or twenty, delivering epic fun on the go. Whether you're short on time or ready to aim for a high score, this explosive shooter has something for everyone.

Field manual

On PC, use W, A, S, D or the Arrow Keys to move your character smoothly in all directions. On mobile devices, control movement with the on-screen joystick by touching and dragging it to navigate easily through the game environment.

Launch orders: press Launch mission above and the game loads on this page itself — nothing downloads and no form stands between you and the first move. It is designed for a flexible screen and takes its orders from mouse, keyboard or touch, depending on the mission. It adapts to both upright and wide screens, so phones, tablets and desktops all frame it sensibly. If it offers a fullscreen control, use it — a fight this size deserves the whole screen.

Field notes for shooting operations

• Short bursts beat long ones. Recoil, spread and plain panic all grow the longer you hold the trigger; three controlled shots land where one long spray writes poetry on the wall behind your target.
• Reload behind something. The reload animation is the most dangerous second in any shooter — spend it behind cover, mid-jump, or not at all if the magazine still has work in it.
• Sound is intelligence. Footsteps, reload clicks and distant fire tell you where the fight is before the screen does; play with the volume up and treat every noise as a map marker.

SquadZ — questions from the ranks

What does it cost to play SquadZ?

Nothing at all. The mission is free from the first order to the last — no sign-up, no download, no paid tier guarding the good levels. The advertising around this page is what keeps the board free.

What sort of mission is SquadZ?

SquadZ is filed in our Shooting theatre. Like every operation on this board, it is a browser game — read the briefing above for the publisher's own account of what you are deploying into.

Can I run SquadZ on a phone or tablet?

Yes. It plays in the browser on phones and tablets exactly as it does on a computer. It adapts to both upright and wide screens, so phones, tablets and desktops all frame it sensibly.

Do I have to install anything before playing?

No installation of any kind. SquadZ is an HTML5 game: press the launch button and it loads on this page, and closing the tab leaves nothing behind.

After-action

Mission complete, or still pinned down? The full Shooting theatre is one click away — Trigger discipline optional, aim compulsory. Two hundred and thirty-one shooting operations, from arcade galleries to full online firefights, posted in roster order — the strongest files first.