4p

Grab three friends and settle old scores in a chaotic 4-player arena where only the last one standing wins.

The first time I fired up 4p, I thought it was just another tiny Flash-era brawler. Then my brother grabbed the arrow keys, my cousin took the number pad, and suddenly my WASD territory was under siege from three directions. That's the whole hook: four fighters, one keyboard, zero mercy. The controls feel loose in that old-school way — deliberate, but not quite precise enough to save you from your own greed. I remember losing a round because I accidentally hit 'P' to pause and my character stood still while my friend's pixelated fist connected with my face. The hitboxes are generous, the movement is slippery, and the maps are small enough that you can't run forever. You pick a fighter, each with a different attack quirk, and get thrown into a top-down arena littered with hazards. Spikes, pits, maybe a crusher or two — the environment kills as often as the other players do. The rounds last about thirty seconds, which is exactly the right amount of time to build up a grudge and immediately demand a rematch. I've seen a guy rage-quit after three straight losses, only to come back ten minutes later because the next round's arena had a moving platform he wanted to try. It won't replace your competitive online fighters, but it's perfect for a ten-minute break with friends or a quick hate-filled rematch after someone steals the last slice of pizza. The local multiplayer setup is dead simple — no lobbies, no connection issues, just four sets of hands on one keyboard and the inevitable elbow collisions. If you've got a USB keyboard and three people who don't mind losing, this one earns its spot in the rotation.

Keyboards Controls

Learn your corner of the keyboard before you start — nothing feels worse than jumping when you meant to punch. Play defensively at the start of each round; early aggression usually gets you knocked into a pit. The outer edges of the arena are never safe. Keep moving inward, even if it means taking a hit. If you're hosting on a laptop, plug in a USB keyboard so all four players have enough room. Watch the respawn timer. If a player is about to come back, move away from spawn points or you'll eat a cheap shot. Use short hops instead of full jumps to fake out opponents — most attacks whiff high if you time it right.

Q: Is 4p free to play? A: Yes, it's completely free and runs right in your browser. Q: Can I play 4p on mobile? A: The game is designed for keyboard controls, so a desktop or laptop works best. Q: Do I need to download anything to play 4p? A: No downloads needed — just open the page and start playing. Q: How many players can join a game of 4p? A: Up to four players can play together on the same keyboard. Q: Does 4p support online multiplayer? A: No, it's a local multiplayer game that requires everyone in the same room. Q: What keys do I use in 4p? A: Keys are shown in-game, but usually each player gets a set of movement and action keys.