Murder

Murder is a quick, funny, and tense assassination game where timing is everything. You play as a scheming royal adviser who wants the crown, and your entire plan depends on sneaking up behind the king at the perfect moment. One mistake, one glance over the shoulder, and you will quickly learn what the dungeon is for.

The best part is how the roles switch. If you successfully take the throne, the rules change: now you are the king, and someone else is trying to do exactly what you just did. This simple twist turns Murder into a reaction test and an observation challenge that stays exciting from the first attempt to the hundredth.

How to play

Murder is designed around a single, easy control that creates constant pressure.

• As the assassin: Hold the Space key to charge your stab, then release at the right time to strike.
• As the king: Press Space to look behind you and catch the assassin before they attack.

Your goal depends on your current role:

• Assassin: Get close, charge the attack, and strike when the king is not looking.
• King: Stay alive by checking behind you at smart moments and catching any suspicious movement.

What makes Murder so addictive

Even though the controls are simple, the game creates mind games and rhythm-based decision making. You are constantly weighing risk versus reward, especially when you are mid-charge and the king might turn at any second.

• Instant role reversal: Success doesn’t end the challenge; it changes it. When you become king, you must defend the crown you just stole.
• Reaction-focused gameplay: The best players learn visual cues and build a feel for safe timing.
• Short rounds, fast retries: Each attempt is quick, which makes it easy to improve and chase cleaner wins.
• Comedy through failure: Getting caught is part of the fun, with clear outcomes that keep the pace moving.

Tips and tricks to win more often

• Don’t overcommit while charging. If the king starts to look back, it’s often better to let the attack drop and reset than to gamble and lose instantly.
• Attack in clean windows. Wait for moments where the king has clearly finished checking behind and returned to facing forward.
• As king, avoid predictable checks. If you look behind at the same rhythm every time, the assassin’s timing becomes easier. Mix up your checks.
• Use what you learned as the assassin. Once you become king, remember the moments that felt “safe” to strike, and check behind during those windows.

Platform and controls

Murder runs directly in your browser, so you can jump in without downloads. It is primarily built around keyboard timing.

FAQ

Is Murder free to play?

Yes. You can play Murder online in your browser without paying.

Who made Murder?

Murder was created by Studio Seufz, a developer based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What is the main objective in Murder?

Your objective is to take the crown by assassinating the king, then survive as the new king by catching the next assassination attempt.

What are the controls?

The game uses the Space key: charge and stab as the assassin, and look behind as the king.

Is Murder more skill or luck?

It is mostly skill-based. With practice, you can learn the timing, recognize safer attack windows, and improve your reaction decisions as both assassin and king.