Murder
A one-button game about timing: you creep toward the king and strike only when he is not watching. It suits anyone who likes short, tense decisions.
The game in brief
- Genre
- Arcade
- Made by
- Studio Seufz
- Devices
- Computer, phone, tablet
- Input
- Spacebar (charge and strike, or look back)
- Session
- Short attempts that end when you strike or are caught
- Account
- No account needed on Poki
- Fit for
- Stylised violence; older children and up
- Updated
- July 2022
Overview
Murder gives you one task: reach the king and strike before he notices you. You play the assassin, and the king keeps glancing around, so the whole game is about when to move and when to hold still.
The same single key does two jobs depending on the role. As the assassin, you hold Spacebar to charge and release it to strike. As the king, you press Spacebar to look back. Poki describes both sides, so you may meet either one.
If you are caught, the assassin ends up rotting in the dungeon. If the strike lands, the story does not end there: according to Poki, other players then want the throne from you. Each outcome sets up the next round.
Because there is only one control, the skill is entirely in reading the moment. Most mistakes come from charging too early or from striking a beat too late.
Made for
People who enjoy one-button timing games and short, tense rounds.
Where it falls short
- Violence is stylised but central to the premise, so it is not aimed at young children.
- One control means little variety in how you play; the tension comes from timing alone.
- Poki may show ads around the game, which this site does not control.
Keys and controls
- SpacebarHold to charge and strike (assassin)
- SpacebarLook back (king)
Advice
- Wait for the king to look away before you start charging, not after.
- Treat the charge as a commitment: if he turns back, stop rather than hoping he missed you.
- Watch how often he glances back, then move in the gaps between glances.
- If you are playing the king, look back at uneven intervals so the assassin cannot time you.
- Take your time on early attempts; the controls are simple enough that patience matters more than speed.
FAQ
Which key do I use?
Spacebar is the only key mentioned on Poki: it charges and strikes as the assassin and looks back as the king.
Does it work on a phone?
Poki lists computer, phone and tablet as supported devices.
What happens if the king sees me?
Poki says that if you are caught you rot in the dungeon.
Do I need to sign in?
Poki does not ask for an account on the game page.