About FLOSS
FLOSS is a minimalist top down shooter that strips things back to movement, timing and choosing the right tool. The look is stark, with simple shapes, glowing light and a dark background, and the challenge comes from reacting quickly and cleanly.
The arsenal is wide for such a clean-looking game. You can shoot a pistol, fire a bow, throw bombs and swing a sword, and on the defensive side you can charge with a shield or protect yourself with an aura. Learning when each one fits is most of the game.
It's built to be challenging, and your progress is saved, so you can come back later and pick up where you stopped. You can play FLOSS online here, and try FLOSS free in a desktop browser.
How to Play FLOSS
- Choose your language on the first screen. English and Russian are offered.
- Click inside the game window first, then use the keyboard and mouse to move and aim.
- Attack with the pistol, the bow, bombs and the sword.
- Ram enemies with the shield, and use the aura when you need to defend yourself.
- Come back whenever you like. The game saves your progress between visits.
What to Expect in FLOSS
As top down shooters go, FLOSS is lean on purpose. It keeps the focus on the action and asks for quick reactions and deliberate inputs, so the satisfaction comes from getting better over many attempts rather than from a story or a long list of extras.
Visually it's abstract, with simple shapes on a dark field and bright bursts of light. That clean style keeps the action easy to follow even when several weapons are in play at once.
Tips for FLOSS
- If you've made good progress, back up your save string. A game update can sometimes wipe browser saves.
- Match the weapon to the distance: bow and pistol at range, sword up close.
- Save bombs for groups, where one throw does the most work.
- Treat the shield and aura as your defense, and reach for them when attacking would leave you exposed.
- Expect to fail a lot at first. The game is built around learning from each attempt.
Who Made FLOSS
FLOSS was made by GameInCubes, zaydullin, who released it on itch.io. It was built with Unity. 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 FLOSS page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is FLOSS free?
Yes. FLOSS is free to play here in a desktop browser, with nothing to install. Pick a language, click into the game and start fighting. Your progress is saved, so you can come back later and carry on from where you stopped instead of starting over.
How do you play FLOSS?
Click inside the game window, then use the keyboard and mouse to move and fight. Your toolkit includes a pistol, a bow, bombs and a sword for attacking, plus a shield you can ram with and an aura for defense. React fast, pick the right weapon, and keep improving.
What is the goal in FLOSS?
FLOSS is about mastering a tight, challenging shooter. The goal is to survive and push further by reacting quickly and using the right weapon at the right moment. It suits players who like getting better through practice, so each attempt should go a little better than the last.
Who made FLOSS?
FLOSS was made by GameInCubes and zaydullin and released on itch.io. It was built with Unity. FunClicker did not make it; we embed the creator's own web version so you can play it here, and the credit link above goes to the original on itch.io.
Can I play FLOSS on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook with a keyboard and mouse should run it fine, since FLOSS is a light 2D game. A mouse also makes quick aiming much easier than a trackpad. A phone is a poor fit, because the game expects keyboard and mouse input for moving and aiming.
Is FLOSS unblocked at school?
FLOSS needs only a browser tab, with no download or plugin. Whether FLOSS unblocked access works on a school or library network depends on that network's filter, which we do not control. If the game loads, you can play it the same as anywhere else.
Does FLOSS save my progress?
Yes. Progress is saved, and it's still there when you come back later in the same browser. Updates to the game can sometimes wipe saves, though, so if you've made good progress, back up your save string. Clearing your browser data will also remove it.
What weapons are in FLOSS?
FLOSS gives you a pistol, a bow, bombs and a sword for offense. For defense you can ram enemies with a shield or surround yourself with an aura. Each tool suits a different situation, and much of the challenge is switching between them quickly.
