Balls Ricochet! is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. Think shooting, music & rhythm and retro & arcade — that is the shape of it. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Balls Ricochet!
"Balls: Ricochet!" - game in the arcade-shooter genre. The project pays tribute to the old retro gaming. If you consider yourself a true connoisseur of games, you should play this game and dip into nostalgia. The game will delight you: - Authentic gameplay - Correct ball physics - Nice visuals The addictive, addictive gameplay will immerse you in the pursuit of a better score for a long time. The concept developed in the early 80's still works perfectly. Start playing, and beat your friend's score! Also check out the next installments of Balls, have fun playing!
How to play Balls Ricochet!
Nothing here needs explaining twice. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. Most players get the hang of it inside two or three attempts.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
The reason Balls Ricochet! holds up is restraint: it takes one idea — shooting — and builds the whole game around it instead of padding it out. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Music & Rhythm gameplay — Stay on the beat
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Balls Ricochet! free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Balls Ricochet! — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Balls Ricochet! is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Balls Ricochet! on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Balls Ricochet!?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Balls Ricochet! fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Balls Ricochet!?
Balls Ricochet! is a arcade game built around shooting, music & rhythm and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
