Updated Oct 10, 2026 · 1 link from the Radiant Optimizer list
Hedgewars is the one fully legitimate game on the list from a licensing point of view: it is free and open source, a turn-based artillery game in the spirit of Worms.
The web version linked in the list did not respond during our check. We will update the status here.
Listed in the post as Hedgewars.
Hedgewars is a free, open-source game, so a web version is legitimate. The site did not respond during our check.
Open project ↗Opens a third-party site. Skip anything that asks you to install a launcher or extension.
Most games on the Radiant Optimizer list sit in a legal gray area. Hedgewars in browser does not. Hedgewars is free and open-source software released under the GPL, so anyone may build and host a web version. If you want a game from the list that you can share and play without any doubt about rights, this is it.
The web version linked in the list, webwars.link, did not respond during our checks. That says nothing about the game itself; small hosting projects go offline often. We re-check daily and show the result on the games list.
Hedgewars is a turn-based artillery game in the tradition of Worms. Teams of hedgehogs take turns on a destructible landscape, using weapons like bazookas, grenades, air strikes and a long list of joke weapons to knock opponents into the water or blow them up. Each turn has a time limit and wind affects projectiles, so planning the shot matters more than reflexes.
It supports local hot-seat play, AI opponents, missions and online matches in the desktop version, plus a map editor and many game schemes.
The desktop game is always available as a free download from the official Hedgewars project for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is the full game with online multiplayer, and it does not depend on any third-party host staying online.
For another classic you can start immediately, try the free demo on Diablo in browser. For more fan ports in one place, see the WASM Arcade hub of PC games in browser.
Hedgewars uses schemes to change the rules of a match: how much health hedgehogs have, how long turns last, whether the water rises over time, and which weapons are available. Classic artillery matches, fort battles where each team starts in a fortress, and fast-paced modes with short turns all come from the same game. Campaign missions and training levels teach the tools one by one, which is the quickest way to learn the rope.
Hedgewars is at its best with other people. In hot-seat mode, several players share one keyboard and take turns, which works well in the browser version on a single computer. Each player can name their team, pick a flag and choose hats for their hedgehogs. The desktop game adds online lobbies where you can join public rooms or host a private match for friends, plus custom maps and themes created by the community. Because the game is open source, it is also popular in schools and clubs that want a game they can install anywhere without licensing worries.
Yes, it is free and open-source software.
Hedgewars itself is open source and safe. As with any site, avoid pages that ask you to install extra software.
The web version focuses on local play. The desktop game has full online multiplayer.
It is inspired by the same artillery formula but is an independent open-source game.
The full game includes campaigns and training missions. Which ones the web version includes depends on the build.
Yes. AI teams with several difficulty levels are part of the game, so you can practice alone before playing friends.
