404 WARSBeat downtime. Unlock real coupons.
Clear three waves. Character stats come from live HRI. Win a verified hosting coupon code.
No host can pay to appear. Coupons come from the same verified deals pool as the rest of HostList.
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Pick a real host. Stats are powered by live HRI data. Defend the web from downtime.
Pick a real host. Fight the downtime. Beat 3 waves. Unlock a secret deal.
Survive escalating downtime. No coupon - pure high score.
TOUCH OR ARROW KEYS TO MOVE. AUTO FIRE.
This month's top 404 WARS scores
Resets on September 1. For the real standings, see the monthly HRI rankings. Prefer racing? See the HRI GRAND PRIX board.
404 WARS is a free browser arcade shooter published by HostList.io where real hosting companies become playable characters. Trust sets hit points, Performance sets damage, and Freshness sets speed and fire rate. Winning three waves reveals a coupon code from the same verified deals database the rest of the site uses. No hosting company can pay to appear or to improve its stats. The roster is selected only by HRI from an independent directory of more than 30,000 hosts across 85 countries.
Every stat is a real HRI signal
HRI is HostList's independent 0 to 100 rating. Three of its components drive 404 WARS. Read the HRI methodology.
| HRI component | Game stat | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | HP | Hit points (40 + Trust x 2) |
| Performance | ATK | Damage per shot (1 + Performance / 10) |
| Freshness | SPD | Move speed and fire rate |
How do I get a hosting coupon code from 404 WARS?
Beat all three waves (including the Downtime Demon). That reveals a verified web hosting coupon code from the same deals database as /deals/web-hosting-coupons. UPTIME RUN does not unlock coupons.
Are the coupon codes real?
Yes. Codes come from HostList's verified deals database: admin-verified, live, on claimed host listings. Soft daily unlock caps keep codes scarce.
Is 404 WARS free?
Yes. Free browser play with no signup needed. An email is only required if you want to save a score to the monthly board.
How are character stats calculated?
Each character is a real host. Trust becomes hit points, Performance becomes damage, and Freshness becomes movement speed and fire rate. No host can pay to change its stats.
What is UPTIME RUN?
UPTIME RUN is an endless survival mode inside 404 WARS with escalating waves. There is no secret coupon - it is a pure high-score chase with its own monthly leaderboard.
When does the leaderboard reset?
The PING KINGS and UPTIME RUN boards reset on the first day of each month. Past months are archived.