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Asteroids

Classic arcade game where you control a spaceship and destroy asteroids while avoiding collisions. Master vector graphics gameplay, split rocks into smaller pieces, and survive increasingly chaotic space battles.

Arcade4.8 rating6,005,080 plays

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Asteroids

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How to play

Use the arrow keys to control your spacecraft: Up arrow to thrust forward, Left and Right arrows to rotate your ship. Press the Spacebar to fire your weapon. Destroy all asteroids to advance to the next wave. Large asteroids break into medium asteroids, which then break into small asteroids. Beware of flying saucers that appear periodically and shoot at you. Use the hyperspace button (Shift) as a last resort to teleport randomly - but it's risky! The screen wraps around all edges, creating strategic escape and attack opportunities.

Game features
  • Classic vector graphics arcade experience
  • Physics-based ship movement with momentum
  • Progressive difficulty with increasing asteroid counts
  • Dangerous flying saucer enemies with AI targeting
  • Screen-wrapping gameplay mechanics
  • Hyperspace emergency escape system
  • Authentic sound effects and retro visual style
Tips and strategy
  • Keep moving constantly - a stationary ship is an easy target for saucers
  • Shoot large asteroids from a distance to control where the fragments go
  • Use the screen wrap to your advantage - exit one side to appear on the opposite side
  • Prioritize flying saucers - they're worth more points and their shots are dangerous
  • Stay near the center when possible - gives you more time to react to threats from all directions
  • Don't waste shots - aim carefully to conserve ammunition and maintain accuracy
  • Hyperspace is risky but can save you from certain death - use it wisely
About Asteroids

Asteroids is a legendary space shooter that revolutionized arcade gaming in 1979. Set in the depths of space, you pilot a lone spacecraft surrounded by tumbling asteroids and hostile flying saucers. The game's innovative vector graphics created a distinctive visual style that remains iconic today. As you blast asteroids, they split into smaller, faster-moving fragments, creating escalating chaos that demands quick reflexes and spatial awareness. The longer you survive, the more intense the action becomes.