Infernoculus

Infernoculus
Developer
Volcanic Giraffe, a333, icxon
Rating
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Released
November 2026
Version
v1
Technology
HTML5
Platforms
Browser (desktop, mobile)
Plays
32

Original game by Volcanic Giraffe, a333, icxon on itch.io.

#Sports #Soccer #Strategy

About Infernoculus

Infernoculus is a turn-based strategy game that plays like soccer in the underworld. Instead of a ball, two sides fight over a giant eyeball, and you move your heroes across a grid one cell at a time to get it where you want it.

The setup is a joke told with a straight face. The ancient war between good and evil is long over, and what's left is a league where everyone kicks the eyeball around instead. There are several heroes, each with their own abilities, and the eyeball can end up on fire.

A session runs about half an hour, and it's all mouse. You can play Infernoculus online here and be in a match after one click on Start Game.

How to Play Infernoculus

  • Click Start Game on the title screen.
  • Click a cell on the field to walk your hero there.
  • Move a hero next to the eyeball, then click it to switch into kick mode.
  • Line up your kick and send the eyeball toward your opponents.
  • Use your heroes' abilities to get the upper hand.

What to Expect in Infernoculus

Infernoculus is a turn-based strategy game that mixes board-game positioning with a sports match. Every turn is about where your heroes stand and when to go for the kick, so it rewards planning over quick reactions.

The look is dark fantasy played for laughs, with skulls, swords and a huge red eyeball on the title screen. The backstory talks about epic battles and sins, but the tone is tongue-in-cheek. It's a jam game, so it's compact, and Infernoculus free play here makes it easy to try a match.

Tips for Infernoculus

  • Get a hero next to the eyeball early. You can only kick it from close range.
  • Think a turn ahead about where the eyeball will land and who can reach it next.
  • Learn what each hero's ability does before you count on it in a close match.
  • Keep someone back near your own side so a long kick does not catch you out.
  • Give yourself about half an hour so you can play a full match without rushing.

Who Made Infernoculus

Infernoculus was made by Volcanic Giraffe, a333, icxon, who released it on itch.io. It was built with Phaser for Ludum Dare 41. 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 Infernoculus page on itch.io.

FAQ

Is Infernoculus free?

Yes. Infernoculus is free to play here, with nothing to buy and no account to make. It runs in the browser window above, so one click on Start Game puts you into a match with your underworld heroes. Everything runs on the mouse, so there are no keys to learn first.

How do you play Infernoculus?

Infernoculus is played with the mouse. Click a cell to walk a hero there, and when a hero stands next to the eyeball, click it to enter kick mode and send it flying. It's turn-based, so you have time to plan each move and use your heroes' abilities.

What is the goal of Infernoculus?

Win the match by outplaying the other side at underworld soccer. You position heroes, kick the giant eyeball and use special abilities to get the better of your rivals. A session takes about half an hour, so there's room for a proper back-and-forth.

Who made Infernoculus?

Infernoculus was made by Volcanic Giraffe with a333 and icxon, built with Phaser for Ludum Dare 41 and released on itch.io. FunClicker embeds the team's own web version, and the original page on itch.io has the full credits.

Can I play Infernoculus on a Chromebook or phone?

A Chromebook works well, since Infernoculus runs in the browser and uses only the mouse. A trackpad is fine for a turn-based game like this one. Phones are less comfortable because the field gets small on a phone screen, so a laptop or desktop is best.

Is Infernoculus unblocked at school?

Getting Infernoculus unblocked at school comes down to the network. The game runs in a normal browser tab with nothing to download or install, but schools filter sites in their own way, and that filter decides whether it opens. We do not control it.

Is Infernoculus dark or funny?

Both, but mostly funny. Infernoculus has skulls, an underworld setting and a giant eyeball for a ball, and it's played for laughs. The grand backstory about ancient battles exists mainly to set up the joke that everyone now settles things with eyeball soccer.

Can the eyeball catch fire in Infernoculus?

Yes, the giant eyeball can end up on fire during a match. It's one of the ways Infernoculus keeps a simple soccer idea unpredictable, along with heroes who each bring their own abilities to the field. Keep an eye on it, because a burning eyeball changes how risky a kick feels.

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