About dodge & slash
Built around a single mouse cursor, dodge & slash is a tiny dodging game where you spend most of your time getting out of the way. Waves of enemies come at you, and you steer around them with the mouse.
Then the blue power-up shows up. Grab it and you get a slashing counterattack, a chance to strike back at everything that's been chasing you. It's bullet hell dodging with a slasher's payoff, packed into attempts that last seconds.
The look is clean and minimal: a pale checkerboard floor, three pink hearts for health and a big green READY? when a round begins. You can play dodge & slash online here in any browser, and dodge & slash free plays best in fullscreen.
How to Play dodge & slash
- Switch to fullscreen if you can, so you have the most room to move.
- Click inside the game window, then move the mouse to steer.
- Dodge each wave of enemies without getting touched.
- Grab the blue power-up when it appears.
- Use your slashing counterattack to hit back at the enemies.
- Keep an eye on the three hearts at the top of the screen.
What to Expect in dodge & slash
Expect something you can play in a spare minute. Each attempt is over in seconds, and the swing from running away to striking back keeps it from feeling like pure survival.
There's a roguelike streak and a minigame feel to dodge & slash, and the presentation stays minimal, with soft colors and simple shapes. That keeps your attention where it belongs, on your cursor and whatever is closing in on it.
Tips for dodge & slash
- Play in fullscreen. A bigger area gives your mouse more room to get out of trouble.
- Make small, controlled movements. Big swings of the mouse can carry you straight into the next enemy.
- Do not chase the blue power-up through a crowd. Wait for a clear path, then go for it.
- Use a real mouse instead of a trackpad if you have one, since quick, precise moves matter here.
- Play safer when you're down to your last heart and save the risky moves for when you have health to spare.
Who Made dodge & slash
dodge & slash was made by kindanice, who released it on itch.io. It was made in Godot. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the dodge & slash page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is dodge & slash free?
Yes. dodge & slash is free to play in your browser here, with nothing to install and no account. It loads in the window above and needs nothing but a mouse, so you can start dodging the moment you click in.
How do you play dodge & slash?
Click inside the game window and move the mouse to steer. Dodge each wave of enemies without getting touched, then grab the blue power-up when it shows up. That gives you a slashing counterattack to hit back with. The three hearts at the top of the screen are your health in dodge & slash.
What is the goal of dodge & slash?
The goal is to survive the waves and get the most out of each blue power-up. Most of your time is spent avoiding enemies with the mouse, and the power-up is your moment to turn the fight around. The real challenge is keeping your hearts intact while you wait for it.
Who made dodge & slash?
dodge & slash was made by kindanice, who built it in Godot and released it on itch.io. FunClicker embeds the creator's original version so you can play it here, and the credit for the game's design, code and art belongs to kindanice.
Can I play dodge & slash on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook works, since dodge & slash runs in the browser and is controlled with the mouse. A trackpad is playable, but a mouse gives you much finer control. The game is made for mouse movement on a computer, so a phone or tablet is not the best way to play it.
Is dodge & slash unblocked at school?
dodge & slash only needs a browser tab, with nothing to download. Whether it opens on a school or work network is up to that network's filters, which we do not control. If dodge & slash loads for you, it plays the same as anywhere else.
What does the blue power-up do in dodge & slash?
The blue power-up turns defense into offense. Until you grab it, your job is to dodge. Once you have it, you get a slashing counterattack and a chance to cut down the enemies that were chasing you. Reaching it safely, without running through a crowd, is a big part of playing dodge & slash well.
Should I play dodge & slash in fullscreen?
Yes, fullscreen is the recommended way to play dodge & slash. The bigger the play area, the more space your cursor has to slip between enemies, and the sooner you can spot a wave coming. If your browser allows it, switch to fullscreen before you start.
