World War II
World War II - Play Online
This is one of those browser shooters that promises WW2 battles but feels more like a Call of Duty Mobile knockoff running on a budget. You're dropped into generic military maps with an assault rifle, tasked with racking up kills against AI bots or other players. The goal is simple: shoot everything that moves, climb the scoreboard, and unlock weapon skins that range from standard camo to bizarre PC fan-decorated guns. It's a first-person shooter that runs in your browser, built for quick sessions when you need a combat fix without installing anything heavy.
Key Features
- Browser-Based Combat: No downloads needed—just click and play directly in Chrome or any WebGL-supported browser.
- Multiplayer & Solo Modes: Fight against bots offline or join online matches with other players in team-based combat.
- Weapon Variety: Switch between sniper rifles, SMGs, assault rifles, grenades, and even control combat helicopters in certain missions.
- Customization System: Unlock wild weapon skins including bone-themed designs and oddly specific "PC Master Race" aesthetics.
How to Play World War II
The controls are standard FPS fare, but staying alive past the first minute? That's the real challenge.
Master Your Movement and Aiming
You move with WASD and aim with your mouse. Left-click fires your weapon, right-click brings up iron sights for precision shots. The minimap shows enemy positions marked with red X's, so keep one eye on it while sprinting across those wooden bridges and stone buildings. Press Shift to run faster, C to crouch behind cover, and Z if you need to sneak around quietly. The controls respond decently, though don't expect the polish of premium shooters.
Survive the Kill-or-Be-Killed Chaos
This isn't a slow tactical game. Enemies rush you constantly, and if you're playing multiplayer, expect spawn camping and frantic close-quarters combat. Use the number keys or mouse wheel to switch between your knife, rifle, grenades, and medkit. The kill feed scrolls fast during matches, and you'll see that scoreboard ticking up—my team hit 1880 points against 960 in one round I played. Reload behind cover (the animation locks you in place), toss grenades with H into clustered enemy camps, and don't forget the tackle move by holding Shift + C when desperate.
Chase Leaderboard Glory and Unlocks
Every kill earns you XP and in-game currency. The carrot on the stick here is unlocking those ridiculous weapon skins—I saw rifles decorated with literal PC cooling fans and Day of the Dead bone motifs. The game warns you to finish matches completely if you care about leaderboard placement, which suggests some players rage-quit often. Progression feels grindy, typical of free-to-play shooters trying to push you toward monetization.
Who is World War II for?
This game targets casual mobile and browser gamers aged 12-24 who want a quick shooter fix without eating up phone storage or needing a gaming PC. If you loved games like Critical Ops or Modern Strike but need something even lighter, this scratches that itch. It's definitely NOT for hardcore FPS fans expecting Battlefield-level graphics or tactical depth. Perfect if you're killing 15 minutes during lunch break or waiting for your main game to update.
The Gameplay Vibe
Honestly? It feels cheap but functional. The graphics scream "Unity asset store bundle"—the weapon models look okay up close, but the environments are muddy, low-res textures that tile obviously. Lighting is baked and flat, giving everything that early-2010s mobile game look. The tropical vegetation and desert stone buildings try to evoke classic WW2 shooters but miss the mark visually. Audio-wise, gunfire is punchy enough, though repetitive. The whole experience is frantic and arcade-style rather than immersive. I never felt like I was storming Normandy; I felt like I was playing a browser game that happened to have soldiers in it.
Technical Check: Saves & Performance
The game autosaves your progress and stats through browser cache, so as long as you don't clear your cookies, your unlocks and leaderboard position should persist. Performance is where this game actually shines—it's clearly optimized for low-end hardware. I had zero lag on a basic laptop, and the mobile touch controls work smoothly even on older Android phones. The developers clearly prioritized accessibility over visual fidelity, which makes sense for a WebGL browser shooter.
Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons
A serviceable time-waster that won't blow your mind but delivers instant action.
- ✅ Pro: Runs instantly in-browser with zero installation—truly accessible.
- ✅ Pro: Decent weapon variety and those absurd cosmetic skins add unexpected personality.
- ❌ Con: Graphics and environments look outdated and generic, hurting immersion badly.
Controls
The controls feel responsive enough for browser standards, though aiming lacks the tightness of premium shooters.
- Desktop: WASD to move, Mouse to aim/shoot, Shift to sprint, C to crouch, Z to sneak, H for grenades, F to enter vehicles, 1-4 to switch weapons, Shift + C to tackle.
- Mobile: On-screen joystick for movement, dedicated buttons for aiming, firing, crouching, and weapon switching via touch controls.
Release Date & Developer
Developed by TaburetkaGames and released on November 13, 2024, this indie shooter clearly targets the free-to-play browser market with minimal barriers to entry.
