2 Players OnlinePlayable in browserNo downloadArcade

1945 Online

1945 is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game set in an alternate World War II timeline, featuring classic military aircraft and intense aerial combat against waves of enemy fighters and massive bosses.

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About 1945

How to Play 1945 Online

Your objective is to pilot a World War II-era fighter plane through multiple stages, destroying enemy aircraft, tanks, ships, and large boss vehicles. You control your plane with a joystick, moving in eight directions to dodge enemy bullets and obstacles while firing your main weapon automatically. Collect power-up icons left by destroyed enemies to enhance your weapon's strength and spread, and gather gold stars to increase your score and earn extra lives. Use bombs for a screen-clearing attack when surrounded by enemy fire. The game follows a stage-by-stage progression with increasing difficulty, requiring precise movement and strategic use of power-ups to survive. In the early stages, focus on collecting power-ups to maximize your firepower. During tense moments, prioritize dodging over attacking and save bombs for emergency situations against boss attacks or dense bullet patterns.

How to Play 1945 Online

Press Play Now. The game opens in a new tab and starts in your browser – nothing to download or install.
On a computer, play with the keyboard or plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad. Open the player menu to see or remap the keys.
On a phone or tablet, use the on-screen buttons. Turn the device sideways for a bigger screen.
Use the save state option in the player menu to keep your progress between sessions.

Tip: a gamepad makes special moves and long combos much easier than the keyboard.

Play 1945 with a Friend

Local: connect two gamepads (or share the keyboard) and press Start on the second controller to join.
Online: start the game, open the Net Play option in the player menu and create a room.
Send the room link to your friend. When they join, you play together in real time – versus or co-op.
For the smoothest match, both players should use a wired or stable Wi-Fi connection.