Learn to fly
Begin in the flight training area. Get comfortable with looking around, moving the fighter and firing primary weapons before the campaign's larger waves.
Free-to-play • 3D browser air combatTAKE THE SKY.
TAKE THE SKY.
SHOTS FIRED.
Launch into a jet combat campaign from your browser. Learn to steer your fighter, clear hostile drone waves, face powerful bosses and recover crystals between missions. Whether you are learning to fly or refining your evasive maneuvers, start with the flight training and build your approach.
WebGL 3DFlight trainingEnemy waves & bossesKeyboard + mouse100 configured levels
SURVIVE. UPGRADE. DEPLOY.
The game
What happens in a SHOTS FIRED run?
The game combines movement, target tracking and resource decisions. Learn the loop before heading into the first mission.
Clear each wave
Track enemy positions, avoid incoming attacks and watch the score and hull display. Some missions conclude with a boss encounter that demands a change of pace.
Use your resources
Collect crystals, inspect your loadout and make choices between missions. Staying alive matters as much as dealing damage when difficulty rises.
Campaign overview
Your first combat sectors
The opening stages teach progressively more demanding combat patterns. Here's what to expect before you launch.
TRAINING
Flight Training
Get familiar with flight movement, primary cannon fire, plasma bursts and crystal recovery.
LEVEL 01
Desert Recon
Clear initial scout drones over an amber desert. Use this area to settle into aiming and target prioritization.
LEVEL 02
Desert Outbreak
Expect tougher opponents, including more heavily armored threats and fast-moving fighters.
LEVEL 03
Desert Strike
Combat intensity increases with rapid-fire drones and shielded opponents. Work on positioning and survival.
New to 3D shooters? Start with the flight controls guide and spend time in training before starting the first desert encounter.
Player guides
Plan your next sortie
Practical guides about the controls and the decisions you'll make while playing this version of SHOTS FIRED.
How to Play SHOTS FIRED
Learn the game loop, what the on-screen indicators mean, how to start the campaign and how to approach your first wave.
Read guide →Flight Controls & Movement
Understand keyboard, mouse, boost, brake, roll and touch controls so you can keep moving without losing track of your target.
Read guide →Weapons, Crystals & Upgrades
Learn when to fire the primary cannon, how plasma fits into your offense and why equipment choices matter over multiple stages.
Read guide →How to Survive Difficult Missions
Try practical habits for target selection, avoiding concentrated fire and managing health as later missions become more demanding.
Read guide →Beyond the game
Real mission data. Useful player tools.
These resources are based on the campaign definitions inside this browser build—not generic shooter tips or copied game lists.
100-level mission atlas
Compare the seven original missions, then inspect wave parameters, enemy pools and boss identifiers for generated levels 8–100.
Explore mission data →Meet the nine campaign enemies
Learn when each enemy appears, its base hull, attack family and movement behavior—including the glint sniper and duelist blinker.
Open enemy intel →30-second aim warm-up
Try a separate cursor-tracking challenge that counts hits, misses and accuracy. It doesn't affect your actual game save.
Start free practice →Check your browser's WebGL support
Run a local graphics-capability check and work through fixes for black screens, lost focus and slow 3D loading.
Run compatibility check →Common questions
Before you play
Is SHOTS FIRED free to play?
Yes. You can launch the browser game without paying or creating an account. The browser build currently does not offer rewarded video ads.
Do I need to download the game?
No. Open the play page in a compatible browser. Because the game uses 3D WebGL rendering, a reasonably modern browser and graphics-capable device are recommended.
Can I play on a phone?
The game includes touch input handling, although performance and layout depend on your device. For a predictable starting experience, a laptop or desktop with keyboard and mouse is recommended.
Where can I learn the controls?
Read our controls reference. The opening flight training is also designed to introduce essential combat interactions.
Are crystals real money?
No. Crystals are an in-game resource. They are not cash and cannot be exchanged for money outside the game.