Looking for a quick sports game? Running Soccer runs in the browser and needs no download. Think parkour & running and football & soccer — that is the shape of it. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Running Soccer
You control a soccer player that must avoid opponent's tackle. Your aim is to avoid enemies for as long as possible, each tackle suffered cost you a life (you have three lives). The game has an unique level that gradually become more difficult.
How to play Running Soccer
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. 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. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Run and change lane |
| Spacebar | Jump |
| Shift | Slide |
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
Running Soccer 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.
- Parkour & Running gameplay — Keep moving and never look down
- Football & Soccer gameplay — The beautiful game, in your browser
- Added to our catalogue from a 2014 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Running Soccer free to play?
Yes. Running Soccer 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. Running Soccer 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 Running Soccer 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 Running Soccer?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — run and change lane; Spacebar — jump; Shift — slide.
Can I play Running Soccer 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 Running Soccer?
Running Soccer is a sports game built around parkour & running 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.
