Space Huggers - js13k Platformer
Keyboard Controls: Arrow Keys to move and jump, Z to shoot, X to dodge, C to throw a grenade
How to Play Space Huggers
Space Huggers is a roguelike run-and-gun platformer where you clear out enemy outposts on procedurally generated planets. Shoot your way through enemies, dodge to put out fire or dash through danger, and save your grenades for tough spots. Kill every enemy on a level to move on; run out of lives and it's game over.
Game Controls
- Arrow Keys - Move left/right, up to jump
- Z (or left mouse click) - Shoot
- X (or middle mouse click) - Dodge - brief invulnerability, extinguishes fire, damages nearby enemies
- C (or right mouse click) - Throw a grenade (3 per life)
- R - Restart
Game Features
- Destructible Environments - Weapons fire and grenades tear apart the level's blocks and cover
- Local co-op - Up to 4 players can drop in with connected gamepads
- Roguelike Gameplay - Every level is procedurally generated; you start with 10 lives and earn 3 more per completed level
- No Installation - Play directly in your browser, no download required
- Free and Open Source - GPL-3.0 licensed game by Frank Force
Space Huggers
Space Huggers is a fast-paced run-and-gun platformer: shoot, dodge, and grenade your way through enemy outposts scattered across procedurally generated planets. Its roguelike format means no two runs play the same, so every attempt rewards reading enemy patterns and spending your limited grenades wisely.
Key features
- Roguelike runs - procedurally generated levels with randomized layouts and no fixed ending, so no two runs look alike.
- Destructible environments - blocks and cover break from weapons fire and grenade blasts, with fire that spreads.
- Progressive difficulty - you start with 10 lives and earn 3 more for each level cleared; clear every enemy on a level to advance.
- Local co-op - drop in with up to 3 friends (4 players total) on connected gamepads.
- Runs in the browser - vanilla JavaScript on an HTML5 Canvas, no install and no account, and playable offline once it has loaded.
How to play
- Move and jump with the Arrow Keys.
- Shoot with Z or a left click.
- Dodge with X or a middle click - it gives brief invulnerability and puts out fire.
- Throw a grenade with C or a right click, limited to 3 per life.
- Restart a run with R.
When to play
The short-burst loop suits a quick arcade break as well as a longer roguelike grind. It is fully open-source and free with no ads, tracking, or downloads, and the same loop that plays well solo scales straight to four players on one screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the keyboard controls?
Use Arrow Keys to move left/right and jump, Z to shoot, X to dodge, and C to throw a grenade. A connected gamepad works too, and up to 4 gamepads support local co-op.
How do I beat the game?
Space Huggers has no fixed ending - clear the enemies on each level to move on, and try to survive as many procedurally generated levels as you can with your 10 starting lives (plus 3 more per level cleared).
Is Space Huggers free?
Yes, Space Huggers is completely free to play in your browser. No account, no download, no ads. The game is open source under GPL-3.0 license.
Can I play offline?
Once the page loads, the game runs entirely in your browser with no server connection needed. There is no save system - each session starts a fresh run.
What browser do I need?
Space Huggers runs on any modern browser that supports HTML5, JavaScript, and Canvas. It is a desktop game controlled with a keyboard or a connected gamepad; touch controls are not supported.