Cannoneer

Load the cannon, tweak the angle, and fire a single shot that has to bounce, smash, and trigger every target in the level.

Most physics puzzlers let you lob balls until something sticks. Cannoneer doesn't. You get a handful of shots per level, and if your aim's off by a hair, you'll be staring at an untouched wooden fort that was supposed to be rubble. I respect that. It forces you to actually think about trajectory instead of brute-forcing the puzzle. The core loop is simple: a cannon sits on one side, a target or a cluster of blocks sits somewhere else, and you adjust angle and power before firing. Mouse handles the aiming, a click sends the shot, and the keyboard sneaks in small adjustments when you need to nudge things just a little. That's it. But the levels quickly layer on moving platforms, hanging ropes, explosive barrels, and awkward corners that make a straight line impossible. I spent a good ten minutes once trimming half a degree off my shot until the cannonball slipped between two wooden beams, bounced off a metal plate, and tapped a switch that dropped a whole tower. That's the moment Cannoneer clicks: you're not just shooting, you're setting up a tiny chain reaction with one projectile. It's not a long game, but it's the kind you'll replay for cleaner angles and fewer wasted shots. Some later levels edge into trial-and-error territory, which can grate if you're expecting pure logic. But the physics feel consistent enough that you'll blame yourself, not the game, when a shot goes wide. And that's rarer than it should be in this genre.

Use Mouse To Play and Keyboard

• Aim for the weak points in structures—hitting the base of a tower often does more damage than blasting the top. • Watch how your first shot lands; the physics stay consistent, so use misses to learn the trajectory. • Use the keyboard nudge when you're stuck between two angles—fractions matter. • Aim to hit multiple targets with one shot by bouncing off walls or sloping surfaces. • Don't waste shots on explosive barrels unless other objects are nearby to spread the damage. • If a level seems impossible, check for a hidden switch or moving part you haven't triggered yet.

Q: Is Cannoneer free? A: Yes, it's completely free to play in your browser. Q: Can I play Cannoneer on mobile? A: It works on most mobile browsers, though mouse precision is easier on desktop. Q: Do I need to download anything? A: No download needed—just load the page and start firing. Q: What are the controls for Cannoneer? A: Use your mouse to aim and adjust power; click to fire. Some versions use keyboard for fine-tuning. Q: Is Cannoneer unblocked at school? A: The unblocked version runs in a standard browser, so it usually bypasses filters. Q: Does Cannoneer save my progress? A: Browser cookies may remember your level; clearing them resets progress.