Introduction:
DEADSHOT.io is a fast-paced, multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) .io game developed by GoalieSave25, released in 2022. It’s a browser-based, accessible game that throws players into arenas for intense, competitive battles. With simple yet engaging mechanics, a variety of weapons, maps, and game modes, it appeals to both casual and competitive gamers.
Inspired by classic FPS titles like CS:GO, DEADSHOT.io emphasizes precision, quick reflexes, and strategic gameplay. Players can jump in solo, team up with friends, or compete globally to climb leaderboards and complete challenges. The game is free to play, supports account creation for customization and progression, and runs on most devices, including PCs, tablets, and mobiles.
How to play
Getting started
- Account (Optional): Play as a guest or sign in (via Google) to unlock features like the shop, daily/weekly challenges, weapon upgrades, and cosmetics. Registered players earn gold based on performance (1 gold per 100 points, capped at 25 per match).
- Choose a Loadout: Before spawning, select a weapon class suited to your playstyle:
- Close-Range: Pistols, SMGs, Shotguns (high fire rate, lower range).
- Mid-Range: Assault Rifles (balanced damage and range).
- Long-Range: Sniper Rifles (high damage, low fire rate). You can change weapons during respawn if needed.
Game Mode: Join a public match, create a custom game, or set up a private room with friends. Game modes include:
- Free For All (FFA): Every player for themselves; highest kill count wins (max 7 players).
- Team Deathmatch (TDM): Two teams compete for the most kills (max 8 players).
- Hardpoint: Teams earn points by holding a rotating marked area (1 point per second per player in the zone).
- Kill Confirmed (KC): Collect enemy dog tags (20 points) or deny teammate tags (10 points) after kills.
- Domination: Teams capture and hold map zones to score points.
- Point: A variation of TDM with a focus on controlling specific zones.
Choose a Map: Maps include Factory, Refinery, Snowfall, Forest, and Vineyard (added in 2024). Each has unique terrain, cover, and tactical opportunities.
Controls
- WASD: Move
- Spacebar: Jump
- Shift: Crouch/Slide
- Enter: Chat
- ~ or Esc: Pause
- Left-Click: Shoot
- Right-Click: Aim Down Sights (Iron Sight)
Gameplay
- Objective: Eliminate opponents, survive, and score points based on the game mode. Headshots deal more damage and grant an extra 50 points.
- Health system: Players have a set amount of hit points (visible above characters). Health regenerates after avoiding damage for a few seconds. Death results in a brief respawn delay, placing you in a safer map area. No penalties for dying, but it costs time.
- Tactical movement: Use cover, slide, crouch, and jump to outmaneuver enemies. Avoid tight pathways during firefights to prevent being trapped. Crouching can throw off opponents aiming for headshots, especially against snipers or shotguns with low ammo.
- Killstreaks: Staying alive and chaining kills rewards killstreaks, boosting your score. Isolate fights to 1v1 encounters for better survival odds.
- Power-Ups and pickups: Random power-ups (e.g., increased damage, speed) spawn on maps, providing temporary boosts.
- Match duration: Matches last 5, 10, or 20 minutes, depending on the room settings. Stay until the match ends to save progress (kills, gold, quests)
