Gameplay Overview
SIDEFIRE is a tactical 2D side-view team shooter that drops you into fast 5v5 Team Deathmatch action against smart bots. The battle takes place on Plant 7, a multi-level factory map filled with catwalks, containers and scaffolding that reward positioning, map awareness and quick decision making. The first team to reach 40 kills wins, or the team leading after 5 minutes takes the match. This HTML5 game runs directly in your browser with no download required.
Key Features
- Fast 5v5 Team Deathmatch: Fight alongside bot teammates against intelligent opponents on a vertical factory map.
- Plant 7 Map: Use catwalks, containers and scaffolding to gain height, control sightlines and flank enemies.
- Smart Bot Difficulty: Choose easy, normal or hard bots to match your skill level and practice your aim.
- Realistic Weapon Pool: Pick from 9 weapons including the AK-74, M4A1, MP5, SVD, M870 and PKM.
- Deep Customization: Tune each gun with optics, muzzles, underbarrel gear and magazines.
- Combat Tools: Throw grenades, land headshots, chain killstreaks and pick up weapons from the ground.
- Progression and Rewards: Level up to unlock new guns and attachments, open cases for weapon skins and operator gear, and claim daily rewards.
- No Download Needed: Play instantly in your browser as an HTML5 game.
Weapons and Attachments
SIDEFIRE gives you a focused arsenal of realistic firearms built for close quarters and mid-range duels. The AK-74 and M4A1 cover assault rifle roles, the MP5 excels in fast pushes, the SVD rewards precise long-range shots, the M870 dominates tight spaces and the PKM brings sustained firepower. Attachment choices matter. Optics improve target visibility, muzzles change recoil and sound profile, underbarrel gear affects handling and magazines influence reload pressure. Build loadouts that fit your playstyle before each match.
Progression and Rewards
Every match feeds your progression. Earn experience, level up and unlock new weapons and attachments as you play. Open cases to collect weapon skins and operator gear, and claim daily rewards to keep your inventory growing. Killstreaks and headshots add extra satisfaction to each round, while the bot difficulty options let you learn the map and weapon handling at your own pace.
Controls
- A D: Move
- W Space: Jump
- S: Crouch
- Mouse: Aim
- Left Click: Fire
- Right Click: Aim down sights
- R: Reload
- 1 2 Q: Switch weapon
- G: Throw grenade
- E: Pick up weapon
- Tab: Scoreboard
- Esc: Pause
Tips for New Players
- Use the catwalks and scaffolding on Plant 7 to gain height and surprise enemies.
- Crouch behind containers to reduce your profile and control recoil.
- Aim down sights for longer ranges and fire from the hip in close quarters.
- Save grenades for grouped enemies or to push opponents out of strong positions.
- Check the scoreboard often and track the 40 kill limit or the 5 minute timer.
- Start against easy bots, then move to normal and hard bots as your aim improves.
