Play Rooftop Snipers 2 Online
The bigger, weirder sequel — same one-button duel, more chaos.
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Game Information
- Category
- 2 Player / Action
- Developer
- New Eich Games
- Released
- 2018
- Platforms
- Web BrowserHTML5DesktopMobile
- Tags
- 2 playershootingstickmanphysicsactionsequel
Controls
Player 1
- Jump W
- Shoot / Action E
Player 2
- Jump I
- Shoot / Action O
Mobile: On touch devices, four on-screen buttons split the screen — left half for Player 1 (jump and shoot), right half for Player 2.
Gamepad: Gamepad support is not officially available — keyboard play is recommended.
Rooftop Snipers 2 Overview
Rooftop Snipers 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the cult-favorite browser duel that kept friends arguing over the same keyboard for years. The premise is identical and intentionally so: two stickmen, two buttons, one rooftop, and the goal of launching the other player into the void five times before they return the favor. What is new is everything around that core idea — more arenas, more characters, sharper physics, and a steady drip of internet-meme cameos that make every rematch feel a little different.
Where the original Rooftop Snipers leaned on a single skyline-and-billboard aesthetic, the sequel takes the duel on tour. You can fight on a swaying rooftop in a thunderstorm, trade shots over a snowed-in parking garage, or try not to fall through a half-collapsed factory roof. Each arena introduces small physics quirks — wind, slippery floors, hazards in the middle — that give the same one-button-per-action formula brand-new tactical wrinkles without ever overcomplicating it.
The roster also got an obvious upgrade. Returning stickmen sit alongside dozens of unlockable fighters, including obvious nods to internet culture, classic action films, and indie-game mascots. Each fighter looks different, but they all share the same recoil-heavy pistol — Rooftop Snipers 2 is still about timing, baiting, and reading your opponent, not about character stats. There is no power-creep. Skill carries over directly from the first game.
If you played the original to death, Rooftop Snipers 2 will feel like coming home to a remodeled version of the rooftop — familiar in the best way, but with enough new wrinkles to give your reflexes something fresh to chew on. And if you are starting here, do not worry: the controls take about ten seconds to learn, and the depth shows up by your fifth round.
Game Features
New arenas with hazards
Storms, ice, collapsing rooftops, and traffic — each stage has its own physics quirk that changes how aggressive you can play.
Expanded fighter roster
Dozens of unlockable stickmen and cameo characters. All cosmetically different, all use the same pistol — your skill is what separates them.
Refined physics
Recoil, hit knockback, and ragdoll behavior have all been retuned for the sequel. Hits feel meatier and more readable.
Best-of-five matches
Same iconic match length: first to knock the opponent off the roof five times wins. Fast enough to rematch, long enough to comeback.
Same simple controls
Two buttons per player. W/E for Player 1, I/O for Player 2. Anyone can pick it up in seconds.
Pure browser HTML5
No Flash, no installs, no signups. Plays on Chromebooks, Macs, PCs, and tablets.
How to Play Rooftop Snipers 2
- Pick a fighter from the roster, then choose your stage — each one changes the pacing of the duel.
- Player 1 sits on the left of the keyboard (W and E), Player 2 sits on the right (I and O).
- When the match begins, tap your jump key to hop and your action key to fire.
- Use the recoil to reposition: every shot pushes you backwards, which can save you from being crowded against the edge.
- Bait your opponent into mistimed jumps, then punish them in mid-air for maximum knockback.
- First to score five rooftop knockouts wins the match. Hit rematch to keep the rivalry alive.
Pro Tips
- Stage matters: on icy rooftops, slow your shots and rely on tiny hops — the recoil will slide you further than you expect.
- Air shots are king. Hits landed while your opponent is jumping send them tumbling much further.
- Predict the rematch button-mash: most opponents jump on round-start, so a snap shot wins free rounds.
- Use your back to the edge as a feint — pretend you are cornered, then jump over a panic shot.
- Switch stages between matches; keeping the same arena lets your opponent memorize spacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Rooftop Snipers 2 different from the first game?
Rooftop Snipers 2 keeps the same one-button-per-player formula but adds new arenas with environmental hazards, an expanded fighter roster, and retuned physics. The core duel mechanic is identical, so skills transfer over directly.
Do I need to play the first Rooftop Snipers before this one?
No. The sequel is fully standalone. The controls are identical and you do not miss any story by jumping straight into part 2. You can also play the original at /rooftop-snipers/.
Is Rooftop Snipers 2 free to play?
Yes. The HTML5 version on this page is completely free — no download, no signup, no microtransactions.
Can Rooftop Snipers 2 be played single player?
It is built as a local 2-player game sharing one keyboard. There is no official AI opponent, so you will need a friend or sibling on the other half of the keyboard.
What are the controls for Rooftop Snipers 2?
Player 1 uses W to jump and E to shoot. Player 2 uses I to jump and O to shoot. There are no other inputs — every duel is decided with two buttons per player.
Does Rooftop Snipers 2 work on Chromebook?
Yes. The game runs in any modern HTML5 browser including Chrome on Chromebook, Safari on Mac, Firefox, and Edge.
Is Rooftop Snipers 2 unblocked?
This page hosts the HTML5 build directly, so as long as the page itself is reachable on your network, the game will play.