The story
Old Dhaka at dusk. On the Gulistan footpath, hawkers set up in painted white squares, and the Tiger Line gang collects "line money" for every square. The books are kept by Calculator Kalu, whose sums never add up except in the gang's favour.
Everyone pays. Except Mostofa, the kebab seller who goes to the gym before he lights his grill, and who doesn't punch: he slaps. The fight runs from Gulistan over the Mayor Hanif flyover, through Chawkbazar and along Airport Road to Ten Percent Talukdar's godown at the Kamalapur rail yard, with electric-car chases and roadside charging stations on the way.
Four heroes
Mostofa
Bodybuilder kebab seller. Heaviest slaps, the best throws. Special: grill fire.
Shila
Motorbike mechanic from Bangshal. Long wrench, fast combos. Special: wrench spin.
Titu
Sadarghat newspaper kid. Kicks only, double jump, running dash. Special: slide tackle.
Havildar Kader
Lalbagh night guard, retired havildar. Starts with a machine gun. Special: grenade.
Bosses
Calculator Kalu
The gang's accountant. Swings a steel ruler and throws his calculator; parry it and it flies back at his head.
Fitness-less Faruk
Chases you over the flyover in a pickup held together with rope.
Bakarkhani Badshah
The Chawkbazar wrestler: twin clubs, earth-shaking slams, and bakarkhani between rounds.
Token Tutul
A two-pickup convoy on Airport Road; he flicks tokens from the roof hatch.
Ten Percent Talukdar
Takes ten percent of everything. Draws a sword from his cane.
What's inside
- Four heroes, each with a different playstyle
- Normal, Hard and Very Hard, with bigger scores on harder levels
- Pistol, Sten gun, AK-47, machine gun, katta shotgun and rifle
- Ride a chopper: wheelies and burnouts
- Electric-car chases with charging stations
- Parry boss weapons with good timing
- Two players: on one device, or online on two phones
- Shared standings: all-time, this week and today
- A funny "Khas Khobor" TV news report after every game, with a shareable score card
- Fully in Bengali with Dhakaiya dialogue, or in English
Screenshots
How to play
| Action | Keyboard | Gamepad | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Arrow keys | Stick | Left stick |
| Attack | J | A | A |
| Jump | K | B | B |
| Special | L | Y | SP |
| Parry | I | X | P |
| Pause | Enter | Start | II |
A second player on the same keyboard: W A S D to move, F G H to attack, jump and special, T to parry.
▶ Play now (free)FAQ
Is the Mostofa game free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up and nothing to download: open it in a browser and play.
Is this the old arcade game called Mostofa?
No. It is a brand-new game inspired by the 90s arcade beat-em-up that Bangladeshi players called "Mostofa", with its own Old Dhaka story and characters. It is not affiliated with Capcom.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Open it in the browser on Android or iPhone, in portrait or landscape. "Add to Home screen" installs it like an app.
Can I play with a friend?
Yes: on one computer (split keyboard or two gamepads), or online: one player opens a room and the other joins from any phone or computer with a four-digit code.
Does it work offline?
After the first visit, single player works offline. The standings and online co-op need a connection.
Can I play in English?
Yes. Choose "Language: English" at the bottom of the menu; menus, story and dialogue all switch.
Where are the high scores?
In the Standings menu: shared all-time, weekly and daily boards. After a game you can share your score card on Facebook, WhatsApp, X or Telegram.