How do I aim in SIDEFIRE?

On desktop, move the mouse to aim and click to fire. On phones and tablets, tap where you want to shoot, or use the on-screen controls if the game provides them.

Is it suitable for children?

Shooting games on this site are cartoonish rather than realistic, but they do involve shooting. Check the thumbnail and description if choosing for a younger player.

Does it have levels or just waves?

Both styles exist in this category. Some progress through stages, others are endless waves with a score. The start screen usually makes it clear.

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SIDEFIRE

SIDEFIRE is a tactical 2D side-view team shooter.

4.3

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Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Shooting
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Mouse + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

SIDEFIRE is a tactical 2D side-view team shooter. Jump into fast 5v5 Team Deathmatch against smart bots on Plant 7, a multi-level factory map with catwalks, containers and scaffolding. First team to 40 kills - or the leader after 5 minutes - wins. Choose from 9 realistic weapons, including the AK-74, M4A1, MP5, SVD, M870 and PKM, and tune them with optics, muzzles, underbarrel gear and magazines. Throw grenades, land headshots, chain killstreaks and level up to unlock new guns and attachments. Open cases for weapon skins and operator gear, claim daily rewards and pick easy, normal or hard bots.

What it's like to play

Shooting games are about aim and timing, and not much else gets in the way. Targets appear, you point and fire, they disappear or they shoot back. Ammo matters. Position matters. Some games are side-on with waves of enemies, others put the crosshair in the middle of the screen. Either way, a session is a steady escalation until your reflexes run out.

How to play

1Find the fire and aim controls on the start screen; usually the mouse aims and clicks fire on desktop, and tapping the target fires on phones.
2Shoot the nearest or fastest threat first, not the biggest. Big targets usually take several hits anyway.
3Reload or switch weapons during quiet moments rather than in the middle of a wave.
4Keep moving if the game allows it. A stationary player is the easiest target in any shooter.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Mouse and keyboard controls, with touch support on most devices
Listed under Shooting

Why it's worth a go

SIDEFIRE is a sharp, focused test of aim that runs free in the browser with no download or login. Sessions are short and intense. It is a good way to spend ten minutes if you want something that pushes back, and there is nothing to clean up when you are done.

FAQs

How do I aim in SIDEFIRE?: On desktop, move the mouse to aim and click to fire. On phones and tablets, tap where you want to shoot, or use the on-screen controls if the game provides them.
Is it suitable for children?: Shooting games on this site are cartoonish rather than realistic, but they do involve shooting. Check the thumbnail and description if choosing for a younger player.
Does it have levels or just waves?: Both styles exist in this category. Some progress through stages, others are endless waves with a score. The start screen usually makes it clear.