Looking for a quick sports game? Gravity Dunk runs in the browser and needs no download. The core of it is basketball, retro & arcade and physics. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Gravity Dunk
Gravity Dunk is an exhilarating physics-based basketball game where player control a bouncing basketball on an infinite journey. The challenge lies in avoiding deadly spikes scattered throughout the endless course that could pop the ball and end the game. Test your skills, timing, and reflexes in this fast-paced arcade-style adventure and see how many hoops you can score before meeting a thorny demise.
How to play Gravity Dunk
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. 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. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim and set shot power |
| Left click / drag | Release the shot |
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
Gravity Dunk does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a browser game.
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.
- Basketball gameplay — Nothing but net
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Physics gameplay — Momentum and gravity do half the work
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Gravity Dunk free to play?
Yes. Gravity Dunk 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. Gravity Dunk 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 Gravity Dunk 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 Gravity Dunk?
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 Gravity Dunk 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 Gravity Dunk?
Gravity Dunk is a sports game built around basketball, retro & arcade and physics. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
