About Rooftop Snipers

Rooftop Snipers is a chaotic two-button duel game by New Eich Games, first released in 2017. Two pixel-art snipers stand on a rooftop, and the only things you can do are jump and shoot. Each hit knocks your opponent back, and the first to push the other off the edge wins the round. It’s simple, physics-driven and very funny, especially with a friend on the same keyboard.

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How to play

Each player controls one character. Press the jump button to hop, which is also how you dodge. Hold the shoot button to raise your rifle and release it to fire. The longer you hold, the more your aim swings up, so timing the release is the whole skill. Hits shove your opponent backward. Land enough of them and they topple off the roof. The first player to win 5 rounds takes the match. You can play against a friend locally or practise against the computer.

Controls

Player 1: W to jump, E to shoot (hold to aim, release to fire)
Player 2: I to jump, O to shoot

Both players share one keyboard, so sit side by side.

Tips to win duels

Don’t spam the trigger. Releasing too early sends your shot low. Watch where your rifle points and release only when it’s on target.
Jump to dodge, not by habit. A jump at the right moment makes the incoming shot miss. Jumping randomly just makes you easier to read.
Shoot while your opponent is in the air. A player mid-jump can’t dodge again. That’s the best moment to fire.
Mind the edge. When you’re close to falling, focus on dodging and moving back toward the centre rather than trading shots.
Adapt to each arena. Some rooftops add moving parts and other physical elements. Look at the layout before the round starts.
Stay patient when you’re ahead. With a lead of a few rounds, there’s no need to take risky shots. Let your opponent come to you and punish their mistakes.

Why it’s a party favourite

Rooftop Snipers is easy to understand within seconds, rounds last only a few moments, and the wobbly ragdoll physics produce unexpected, hilarious finishes. A losing player can turn the match around with one good shot, which keeps everyone laughing. It’s great for siblings, friends at a sleepover, or anyone who wants a quick rivalry without learning complex controls. There’s no blood: hit characters simply tumble.

Single-player practice

Playing alone? The computer opponent is a good way to learn the timing of the aim swing. Once you can beat it consistently, challenge a friend, because human opponents are much less predictable.

Who made it?

New Eich Games is a small studio known for physics-based two-player games. Its other titles include Getaway Shootout, Tube Jumpers and Ping Pong Chaos, all with the same mix of very simple controls and unpredictable physics.

Rooftop Snipers is in our sniper games and multiplayer games categories. For more two-player chaos on one keyboard, try Soccer Random, Volley Random or 12 MiniBattles.

House rules for more fun

Because matches are so short, many players turn them into tournaments: winner stays on, loser passes the keyboard. Others play best of three matches, first to 5 rounds each. Either way, the random arenas and ragdoll physics mean the underdog always has a chance.