Skip to main content

Speedball

Speedball Game Cover
74%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
graphics, story
74% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPCXboxSteam DeckWindows
Buy Nowfrom €17.49
Buy NowGet on Steam €17.49Buy NowGet on Xbox Games Store
Speedball Game Cover

About

Speedball is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game with a violence theme. It was developed by Rebellion and was released on October 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Speedball is a no-holds-barred arena sport pitting two teams head-to-head in a pulse-racing match-up requiring speed, agility and aggression. Seamless top-down arena gameplay meets classic sports strategy – with added violence! A new entry into the iconic Bitmap Brothers’ original series: venture into the grim future of 2138 where mega-corporations use Speedball to distract the downtrodden masse…

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
Speedball screenshot
+3
Skip User Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay that captures the spirit of the original Speedball series with fast-paced, thrilling action.
  • Sharp, clean visuals and effective audio design that create an intense and immersive futuristic sports atmosphere.
  • Engaging multiplayer mode that offers direct, skill-based competition and a rewarding league mode for offline play.
  • Lacks depth due to no player upgrades, team customization, or meaningful management features, limiting long-term engagement.
  • Several gameplay and UI issues including clunky player switching, awkward controls, and occasional bugs or soft locks disrupt the experience.
  • The game is considered incomplete or rushed by many, with minimal post-launch support and missing expected features like replays and expanded career modes.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as fun, fast-paced, and fluid, successfully modernizing the original game's mechanics while retaining its core appeal. However, it currently suffers from limited playstyle variety, lack of advanced moves or tricks, some control and UI issues, and minimal game modes, leading to moments of repetitive or janky experiences. With further updates and added content, reviewers see strong potential for an engaging and satisfying gameplay experience.

    • “Having played SB2 to death, I think they've done a good job updating the gameplay just enough whilst retaining what makes it Speedball.”
    • “The new visuals look great, the mechanics feel expanded, and the moment-to-moment gameplay keeps the spirit of the original.”
    • “Most important, gameplay is fun and fluid, although I find it nearly impossible to score a goal, but it will be tweaked in the near future, I am certain.”
    • “The controls are constantly getting in my way, not mapped where I want them to be, and not even accessible during gameplay for reference.”
    • “Gameplay is a bit rough and needs cleaner tackling, passing, dashing.”
    • “This ability style gameplay would make the game feel more like a hero-sports brawler or a MOBA style sports.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a modern, sleek aesthetic with sharp and smooth visuals that capture the game's futuristic, fast-paced spirit, though some fans miss the original's classic 12-bit style and grittier tone. Presentation during key moments like half-time feels basic and could benefit from more dynamic effects and sound cues. Additionally, the lack of accessible graphics settings and customization options has been a notable drawback.

    • “The visuals exude a cold, sleek aesthetic, highlighting the starkness of the competition.”
    • “Speedball delivers a visual feast that demands attention, with sharp, detailed graphics and an audio landscape that practically shouts 'ice cream, ice cream' at full volume.”
    • “The new visuals look great, the mechanics feel expanded, and the moment to moment gameplay keeps the spirit of the original.”
    • “- Primitive graphics”
    • “It ships without basic settings that should be standard, like simple graphics controls and accessibility options.”
    • “Additionally, all of the graphics options in the settings menu are greyed out and inaccessible.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere captures the harsh, competitive nature of the game but feels somewhat lacking in immersion due to weak music, crowd sounds, and audio balance. Improving pitch hazards and audio mixing could enhance the overall gritty and engaging stadium experience.

    • “The atmosphere is unyielding, mirroring the unforgiving nature of the contest itself.”
    • “I would personally like to see a grittier atmosphere, and perhaps a rethink of some of the pitch hazards, but it's good fun, and could be truly excellent!”
    • “General audio balance – overall, the mix could use some tweaking to make key actions (like tackles, passes, and goals) more prominent while maintaining an immersive stadium atmosphere.”
    • “The music and crowd could use improvement; there's no real atmosphere.”
    • “I would personally like to see a grittier atmosphere, and perhaps a rethink of some of the pitch hazards, but it's good fun and could be truly excellent!”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect is minimal and barebones, featuring only a small league mode without alternate game modes or narrative depth. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of variety, character moves, and strategic elements makes the overall experience feel limited and repetitive.

    • “It's very barebones with no alternate game modes and no story—just a small league mode with minimal play. After winning a season, you unlock little things like a team or skins. The gameplay is fun but starts to get boring due to the lack of variety in playstyle or strategy.”
    • “The takedowns and slowdowns really take me out of the moment for how fast-paced the game can be. You can't do curve shots, power or knuckleball shots, or character offensive moves like stiff arms, trucking, or spinning. Wall tackles feel a little janky, and you can't control the goalie to push up or stay back. There's a lack of tricks in general.”
    • “The arena or stadium is way too narrow and short, causing crowding in the box where players just play tag and dive at each other. Bugs cause the CPU to repeatedly hit the goalie until he gets injured. There are small UI bugs like a black screen after winning a match or the UI not popping up when recruiting, sometimes softlocking the game.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and crowd sounds lack atmosphere and feel underwhelming. Adding more dynamic audio elements like stadium announcements, crowd reactions, and intense music cues would enhance the overall experience and make key moments more engaging.

    • “The music and crowd could do with work; there's no real atmosphere.”
    • “More dynamic visuals and sound cues (such as a stadium announcer, crowd reactions, or intense music stingers) would help make these moments feel more rewarding.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    There are no user comments provided regarding the aspect "replayability," so no summary can be generated.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users are frustrated with the lack of genuine reviews and feel that available content about the game's monetization is dominated by sponsored advertisements, making it difficult to assess its fairness.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s stability is hindered by frequent online bugs and de-sync issues, while the AI is considered too easy, affecting overall challenge and reliability.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, delivering excellent performance that enhances the fun and smooth progression through stages.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding against CPU opponents can feel repetitive and tedious, but the primary enjoyment comes from playing against real players.

Skip Game Offers

Buy Speedball

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like Speedball

Games Like Speedball

Tape to Tape Image
92%3.9kreviews

Tape to Tape

2023Arcade Role Playing
PCSteam DeckWindows
Games like Tape to Tape
Football, Tactics & Glory Image
82%1.6kreviews

Football, Tactics & Glory

2018Tactical Management
Nintendo SwitchPCPlaystation 4+5
Games like Football, Tactics & Glory
Mutant Football League Image
88%1.2kreviews

Mutant Football League

2017Arcade Sport
Nintendo SwitchXbox Series X|SPC+6
Games like Mutant Football League
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Image
77%2.3kreviews

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

2024Arcade Sport
Nintendo SwitchPlaystation 5Playstation 4+10
Games like Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
AEW: Fight Forever Image
64%1.9kreviews

AEW: Fight Forever

2023Arcade Sport
Nintendo SwitchXbox Series X|SPC+6
Games like AEW: Fight Forever
More games like Speedball
Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Speedball is a arcade sport game with violence theme.

Speedball is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Speedball was released on October 29, 2024.

Speedball was developed by Rebellion.

Speedball has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Speedball for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Speedball is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Tape to Tape, Football, Tactics & Glory, Mutant Football League, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, AEW: Fight Forever and others.