About SmashRelief

SmashRelief is a small independent studio making free browser games for one specific moment: when you need to blow off a bit of steam and get back to your day.

Every game on this site is an original game we designed and built ourselves. They are written from scratch for modern browsers, load in a second or two, work on phones as well as computers, and never ask you to download anything or create an account. All sound effects are generated live in your browser.

What we believe a good stress relief game needs

• Instant feedback. Every tap should do something you can see and hear.
• No way to fail. Most of our games have no timer and no game over.
• Short sessions. A useful break is a few minutes long, not an hour.
• Respect. No dark patterns, no fake buttons, no pop-ups in the middle of play.

How the site is funded

The games are free because the site may show advertising. We place ads around the games, never on top of the play area, and we never let ads interrupt you in the middle of smashing something. Some games offer an optional bonus (like unlocking a tool early) that you can choose to accept.

Have an idea for something we should let you break next? Tell us.