Basketball Stars is a browser-based sports game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on basketball, so expect a steady difficulty curve. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Basketball Stars
Basketball Stars is a 2-player basketball game. In this game, you can play with your favorite team and play with basketball legends. In this game, you can either play with friends in 2-player mode or solo in single-player mode. Show off your basketball skills and see if you can score a three-pointer or slam home an impressive dunk! You can play as many different legendary teams and try out both your defensive and offensive skills.
How to play Basketball Stars
Getting started takes about ten seconds. The controls are listed in full in the table below — there are only a handful of them. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Expect the first attempt to be a write-off; that is normal here.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim and set shot power |
| Left click / drag | Release the shot |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Basketball Stars is easy to start and harder to master, which is the balance the best browser games hit. 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
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Basketball gameplay — Nothing but net
- Added to our catalogue from a 2020 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Basketball Stars free to play?
Yes. Basketball Stars is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Basketball Stars is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Basketball Stars on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Basketball Stars?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim and set shot power; Left click / drag — release the shot.
Can I play Basketball Stars fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Basketball Stars?
Basketball Stars is a sports game built around basketball. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
