ShotdogsLaunch your weapon across coastal islands, bounce off hazards, and upgrade gear in Shotdogs. Play free in your web browser with no download.
Shotdogs
What is Shotdogs?
Shotdogs is an arcade skill game created by Alex Johansson where you launch a weapon across coastal scenery to see how far it travels. Instead of standard projectile targets, you fling your firearm past beachside pests and bounce across hazards to reach distant shores. The game runs directly in your web browser with no download or setup required.
Key features
- Distance progression: Travel across 10 islands by maximizing each launch.
- Interactive momentum: Bounce off seagulls, slimes, and hot air balloons to maintain forward speed.
- Vendor upgrades: Spend earnings at the upgrade-dog vendor to boost your equipment.
- Throw power scaling: Increase initial launch strength to push deeper into later stages.
- Recoil control: Fine-tune weapon recoil to improve mid-air flight behavior.
- Ammunition expansion: Unlock additional bullets to trigger extra boosts during flight.
How to play
- Begin the round on the beach prepared to fling your weapon.
- Click the left mouse button with precise timing to achieve maximum launch velocity.
- Collide with aerial objects like seagulls and hot air balloons to preserve elevation and speed.
- Trigger bullet shots while airborne to extend your flight distance.
- Collect rewards at the end of the attempt based on the distance covered.
- Visit the upgrade vendor between attempts to purchase permanent performance boosts.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard / mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Launch and fire | Left mouse click | Tap screen |
Launch mechanics and upgrades
Success in Shotdogs relies on combining timing with sensible shop investments. When your firearm leaves your hands, environmental objects act as springboards. Hitting bouncy slimes or soaring balloons prevents premature landings, while mid-flight gunfire provides sudden bursts of forward drive.
| Upgrade type | In-game benefit |
|---|---|
| Throw strength | Increases starting speed and initial trajectory distance |
| Gun recoil | Adjusts handling and momentum generation during flight |
| Bullet count | Provides extra mid-air shots to rescue falling attempts |
Tips and strategy
- Prioritize throw strength in early rounds so every subsequent attempt starts with higher base momentum.
- Time your initial click carefully because starting velocity determines your ability to reach early bounce targets.
- Save bullet discharges for moments when your weapon begins descending toward open sand or water.
- Target clustered seagulls and balloons to chain multiple bounces together without losing altitude.
- Upgrade recoil early alongside bullet capacity to get maximum distance from every trigger press.
Similar games
- James Gun — A physics-driven action game centered around weapon handling and timing.
- Rabbit Samurai — A launch and grapple platformer that challenges your timing across obstacle courses.
- Roly-Poly Monsters — A physics puzzle title where careful aiming clears out chain-reaction targets.
Developer and history
Shotdogs was developed by Alex Johansson, who also created the physics-based sports title 100% Golf. The game was released on April 19, 2023, offering quick physics gameplay accessible across desktop and mobile browsers.