Warfare 1917 — Play Free Online

Warfare 1917 is an action and shooting game set in the First World War, and it runs right in the browser tab with nothing to install. It is a long way from the bouncing and climbing that Doodle Jump fans are used to, but it shares the same appeal: you are in the game within seconds and each attempt is a short, self-contained test of reflexes.

The setup is simple. You move your character with the keyboard and aim with the mouse, so the game rewards players who can handle two inputs at once instead of one-button timing. If you usually stick to jumpers and runners, it makes a good change of pace between sessions.

How to play

On a computer, use the arrow keys or WASD to move and the mouse to aim and select. Menus are also clicked with the mouse. On a phone or tablet, the game is controlled by tapping and swiping instead.

Keep one hand on the movement keys and the other on the mouse, and keep your attention on where the action is coming from rather than on your own character. Moving while you aim is the main skill the controls ask for.

Tips

• Do not stand still while aiming. A moving target is harder to hit, and the controls are built so you can do both at once.
• Get comfortable with the mouse sensitivity in the first minute. If your aim keeps overshooting, slow down your hand movement instead of correcting in a rush.
• If a keyboard is available, use it. Touch controls work, but precise aiming is easier with a mouse.

Similar games on Doodle Jump

If you want something faster and lighter, Helix Jump and Bird Jumper keep the one-hand, quick-restart feel of the headline game. Fireboy and Watergirl is the pick for a calmer puzzle session, and it works well with two players. Bloons Tower Defense 2 is another strategy-leaning option if you like to plan instead of react.

Warfare 1917 suits players who have a few minutes and a keyboard and mouse to hand, and want a shooter that needs no setup.