Dunk Up Basketball is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on shooting, basketball and retro & arcade, so expect something that rewards a bit of practice. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Dunk Up Basketball
Dunk Up Basketball is a crazy arcade that anybody will enjoy... Shoot the hoops, unlock new balls, become a basketball star!
How to play Dunk Up Basketball
There is very little to learn before your first run. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. 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
Dunk Up Basketball is easy to start and harder to master, which is the balance the best browser games hit.
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
- Basketball gameplay — Nothing but net
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2018 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunk Up Basketball free to play?
Yes. Dunk Up Basketball 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. Dunk Up Basketball 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 Dunk Up Basketball on my phone?
Yes. 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 Dunk Up Basketball?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Dunk Up Basketball fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Dunk Up Basketball?
Dunk Up Basketball is a arcade game built around shooting, basketball 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.
