About Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami is a top-down 2D shooter centered on rapid movement, weapon handling, and dangerous firefights. Its vivid retro presentation pairs neon-styled surroundings with energetic music, creating a tense arcade atmosphere where positioning matters.

Every encounter rewards a strategic approach because mistakes can be fatal. Moving through enemy-filled areas, choosing from several weapons, and making decisions quickly form the core of this action-focused game.

How to Play Hotline Miami

On PC, use WASD to move, the left mouse button to fire, and R to reload.

Press 1, 2, or 3 to switch between available weapon slots during play.

On mobile, guide movement with the left joystick and aim or shoot with the right joystick.

Tap a weapon slot on mobile when you need to select another weapon.

Tips & Tricks

1Keep your movement deliberate during firefights, since a poor position can leave you exposed to enemies.
2Reload with R on PC before committing to another exchange, rather than waiting until your weapon is empty.
3Choose between the numbered weapon slots according to the situation, and use the mobile weapon slot tap when changing equipment.