Penalty Rivals is a browser-based sports game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. Think shooting and football & soccer — that is the shape of it. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Penalty Rivals
Step into the virtual stadium and face off against rivals in a high-stakes penalty shootout league where your shooting and goalkeeping skills are put to the ultimate test. Can you climb your way to the top of the table and claim glory?
How to play Penalty Rivals
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. Load the game above and it fills the player in landscape. On desktop use the fullscreen button for the largest possible view; on a phone, turn the device sideways. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
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
Penalty Rivals 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
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Football & Soccer gameplay — The beautiful game, in your browser
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Penalty Rivals free to play?
Yes. Penalty Rivals 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. Penalty Rivals 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 Penalty Rivals on my phone?
Yes. 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 Penalty Rivals?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Penalty Rivals 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 Penalty Rivals?
Penalty Rivals is a sports game built around shooting and football & soccer. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
