Head the Ball is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. The core of it is football & soccer. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Head the Ball
Head The Ball is a new way for soccer players to head the ball. By using your head, you can create an impact that is difficult for your opponent to miss. With your head, you can create an impact that is difficult for your opponent to miss. Your opponent will be forced to defend against the ball if it falls off your hand. You can also use this ability to create space on the pitch for your teammates.
How to play Head the Ball
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. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move your player |
| Spacebar | Shoot or pass |
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
Head the Ball 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.
- Football & Soccer gameplay — The beautiful game, in your browser
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Head the Ball free to play?
Yes. Head the Ball 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. Head the Ball 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 Head the Ball 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 Head the Ball?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — move your player; Spacebar — shoot or pass.
Can I play Head the Ball 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 Head the Ball?
Head the Ball is a arcade game built around football & soccer. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
