Friendly Fire

Friendly Fire is a chaotic and hilarious local two-player arena shooter designed specifically for playing on the same device with a friend. Both players share a single screen and a single keyboard, battling it out in compact arenas where the mayhem of true friendly fire — every shot potentially bouncing or spraying toward your own position — makes every round unpredictable and laugh-out-loud entertaining.

Player 1 uses WASD to move and a dedicated key to shoot, while Player 2 uses arrow keys with their own shoot button — the tight shared-keyboard setup forcing both players into the same physical space and creating natural tension. Arenas are small and cluttered with obstacles, making clean shots difficult and ensuring constant close-quarter encounters. The first player to deplete their opponent's health wins the round, and matches are best-of-series for extended play.

Friendly Fire is one of those rare games that's genuinely better the more evenly matched the two players are. The chaos of projectiles ricocheting in tight arenas means upsets happen constantly, giving less experienced players a real chance to win. The best strategy isn't always pure aggression — using obstacles as cover, baiting opponents into awkward positions, and timing shots for when enemies are cornered often beats pure shooting speed.

Play Friendly Fire free online at MSGameOnline — no download required, just pull up the browser and hand the keyboard to a friend. MSGameOnline makes local multiplayer games like Friendly Fire instantly accessible, perfect for quick competitive sessions wherever you are. Simple enough to explain in seconds, deep enough to play for hours.