Valentine's Knockback Arena v0.29

WASD + Mouse • Mobile joystick

Play

Touchscreen UI

Force mobile joystick + on-screen buttons (useful for testing in device mode).

Quick Settings

Touch Controls

One-tap switch for mobile joystick + buttons.

Progress

Best Score

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Best Wave

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Unlocked Perks

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₡ Credits

0

Run-based roguelite: earn credits, pick perks, survive escalating waves.

Armory

Starting Weapon

Choose your starting weapon (must be unlocked).

Spend credits to unlock weapons for future runs.

Accessibility

Reduced Screenshake

Color Assist (high-contrast)

These are purely visual/comfort options.

Settings

Fullscreen

Best on mobile. Some browsers require a button press.

Controls

Auto-detects touch; can force touch UI.

Aim Assist

Slightly snaps aim toward nearest target (touch-friendly).

Difficulty

Affects enemy speed, damage, and wave scaling.

Master Volume

Sound is lightweight and generated in-browser.

Music (minimal)

Ambient pulse tones. Can be disabled.

Particles

Reduce on older phones.

Render Scale

Lower = faster.

Tip: Press Esc to pause. On mobile, tap the PAUSE button.

How to Play Knockback physics

Goal

Survive waves in a single-screen arena. Bullets and abilities apply impulses that knock enemies (and you!) around. Enemies can be shoved into hazards, pinned against walls, or juggled.

Controls

Keyboard + Mouse

Move: WASD / Arrow Keys
Aim: Mouse
Shoot: Left Click (tap/hold) • Space = PULSE
Dash: Shift (invuln burst)
Swap Weapon: Q / E or Mouse Wheel
Pause: Esc

Touch

Move: Left joystick
Shoot: SHOOT (hold for rapid fire)
Pulse: PULSE
Dash: DASH
Pause: PAUSE
Aim: Auto-aim with optional aim assist (recommended)

Systems

• Weapons: Pistol, SMG, Shotgun, Rail, Arc (chain lightning).
• Perks: Pick one after each wave (e.g., +knockback, lifesteal, ricochet).
• Hazards: Spikes and a pulsing shock ring appear later.
• Enemies: Grunts, Chargers, Tanks, Snipers, Splitters.
• Run Seed: Daily seed creates the same waves/perks layout for everyone on that day.

Paused Menu

Tap a button or press Esc to resume.

Perks

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Details

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