Longshot FAQ
Quick answers about Longshot, a free online sniper game you can play in your browser.
Is Longshot free?
Yes. Longshot is a free online game. There is nothing to buy, and there are no ads. The credits you earn are an in-game currency and cannot be bought with real money.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Longshot runs directly in your browser. Open the page and play. You can also add it to your phone or Chromebook home screen from your browser menu.
Does Longshot work on a phone, tablet or Chromebook?
Yes. On a phone or tablet you drag to aim and use on-screen buttons for fire, hold breath, zoom, thermal and drone. It plays best in landscape. On a Chromebook or laptop you use the mouse and keyboard.
Which browsers does it work in?
Any recent version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. It needs a browser that supports the HTML canvas, which is every modern browser.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. Your credits, best scores and loadout are saved on your own device.
Will my progress be saved?
Yes, on the device and browser you play on. It is stored in your browser, so clearing your site data or switching devices starts you fresh.
What is the difference between Contracts and Endless?
Contracts are missions: find and take down a named target, with side tasks and twists that escalate forever. Endless is a pure sniping arcade mode where people pop up in windows and on rooftops and you shoot hostiles while sparing civilians.
How do I find the people I am supposed to shoot?
In Contracts, press T for a thermal sweep that makes every warm body glow. In Endless, watch for the pings on the city view and follow the arrow on the scope rim. Then scope in and hold the crosshair on someone to tag them.
How do I deal with the wind?
Check the wind reading and the dope card, then aim into the wind by the amount shown for that range. If your target is walking, lead them too. If you miss, the spotter reports how many mils you were off.
What scope zoom does the game have?
The scope zooms from 2x to 10x or 12x depending on your rifle. About 6x is a good everyday zoom.
What does the generator do?
Shooting the hidden generator cuts the power. The windows go dark, and the HVT cannot use his locked door, so he has to run for an open stairwell or wait for a helicopter.
Is Longshot violent?
It is a sniper game with stylised, distant silhouettes and no gore, but you are shooting at people, so it is not for young children. See the terms for details.
Can I play at school or work?
Longshot is a normal website, but some school and workplace networks block games, and we cannot promise it will load on a filtered network.
Does it have sound?
Yes. Press M to mute. The game also pauses when you leave the tab.
I found a bug or have an idea. How do I tell you?
Email agency@simplybydaniel.com. Tell us what device and browser you use and what happened.
New here? Read how to play.