Murder
Use stealth timing to dethrone the king, then defend your crown in this funny and tense reaction game.
Murder
Use stealth timing to dethrone the king, then defend your crown in this funny and tense reaction game.
- Genre
- skill
- Platform
- Web Browser
- Controls
- Desktop / Mobile
- Levels
- See levels below
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
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About Murder
Murder is a stickman king-of-the-hill game built around a single throne. You sneak up behind the current king and strike before someone else does the same to you.
Rounds are short and positional. Whoever holds the crown when time runs out wins, but reaching the throne without getting stabbed is the hard part.
How to Play Murder
Move your stickman toward the seated king and attack when you are close enough. If the king turns and sees you, you are eliminated. Other rivals circle the throne at the same time, so you are always choosing between a risky rush and a patient flank.
When you take the crown, the role reverses — you watch for approaching stickmen and turn to face them before they land a hit. A successful defense keeps the throne; a slow reaction sends you back to the crowd.
Matches reset quickly, so the loop is read opponents, pick your angle, strike or defend, repeat.
Controls
These are the actual inputs used in Murder.
Desktop
Hold and release Space or mouse button to act, depending on the current role.
Mobile
Tap and hold, then release to perform role actions with timing.
Murder Tips and Tricks
Blind side
Approach from behind the throne where the king's camera cone is narrowest.
Fake rush
Step forward then stop to bait a king turn before committing.
Crowd timing
Strike right after another rival distracts the king — split attention wins openings.
Throne defense
Rotate in small increments; wide spins leave your back exposed to a second attacker.
Patience pays
Early round rushes into a full crowd rarely succeed — wait for one rival to fail first.
Levels and Difficulty
See levels below- 1
Structure
Single-scene rounds, not a level map.
- 2
Progression
Each match you alternate assassin (sneak behind the throne) and king (turn to block stabbers) until the timer ends.
- 3
Challenge
More rivals circle the throne in later rounds, which shrinks safe approach angles rather than adding new stages.
Gameplay Screenshots
In-game captures from Murder. Use the arrows or wait for auto-play.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder about?
A stickman king-of-the-hill game where you assassinate the throne holder and defend the crown from others.
How do I win a round?
Hold the king position when the timer ends, or be the last stickman standing after successful attacks.
Can I play Murder online for free?
Yes. It runs in the browser with no install required.
Is there a mobile version?
Touch controls work for movement and attacking on phones and tablets.
Why does the king keep catching me?
You are likely approaching from the front. Circle behind the throne and strike only when the king faces another rival.
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