Reign of Thorns — the free horde survivor for your browser
Survive endless monster waves, build a devastating skill combo and beat the bosses. Free, instant, on desktop and mobile.
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Why players love Reign of Thorns
Instant play, no download
Open the page and you are fighting within seconds. No install, no account needed — progress saves automatically.
Hundreds of monsters
Auto-attacks fire on their own. Move, dodge and pick upgrades while the horde closes in from every side.
13 skills, endless builds
Arrows, Fireballs, Lightning, Cyclone, Frost Nova, a Phoenix and more — combine them with potions and items.
Bosses and a weekly leaderboard
Beat minibosses and portal bosses, descend floor by floor, and compete for weekly rewards.
How to play
Move with WASD, the arrow keys or the touch joystick — your hero attacks automatically. Collect XP orbs to level up and choose new skills and potions. Open treasure chests with gold, charge Thorn Sigils and survive ten minutes per floor while minibosses arrive. Then take the portal and go deeper.
Three heroes
Wren, the fast scout who grows stronger with gold. Ember, the arcane fire caster who clears crowds from range. Ashen, the armored vanguard who wades into the horde.
Frequently asked questions
Is Reign of Thorns free?
Yes. Reign of Thorns is completely free to play in your browser.
Do I need to download anything?
No. The game runs directly in modern browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. It works in Android and iPhone browsers with a touch joystick; hold your phone in landscape.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Progress is saved automatically as a guest. Sign in to keep it across devices.
What kind of game is it?
A horde survivor, also called bullet heaven or survivor-like: a roguelite action game in the style of Vampire Survivors.
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