Guide
How to play Deadlock
Deadlock is a rhythm-and-precision tug of war: a marker sweeps a bar and you tap PULL while it sits in the green zone to haul the knot to your side. It is free, runs in your browser and needs no account or install.
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- 1Tap PULL (or Space/Enter) only while the marker is inside the green zone; hitting it outside loses you ground.
- 2Follow the drum: pulling on the beat hauls hard and spends less stamina, while off-beat pulls come out weak and waste it.
- 3Hit the centre of the zone on the beat for a 'perfect', which pulls hardest and chains into a combo.
- 4Manage stamina: every pull tires you, so rest for a moment to recover before pulling again.
Tips to score higher
- The rival drains the knot non-stop, so alternate bursts of pulls with short rests instead of mashing the button.
- From level 2 a red band sits next to the green one; tapping it makes you slip and breaks your combo, so read the marker before you tap.
- Every level you clear grants a 'second wind' of stamina, so use that surge to pull hard right after.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an account or to pay?
- No. It is completely free, runs in the browser and asks for no sign-up or install.
- Why are my pulls getting weaker?
- Because stamina drops with every pull and your strength scales with it; stop tapping for a moment and the stamina bar refills.