Game Overview
Experience the thrill of comical, fast-paced basketball action in Basketball Stars. Duel as iconic NBA players in competitive one-on-one or two-on-two matches. Share the keyboard with a friend for intense local play or challenge AI opponents. Master keyboard controls to shoot, steal, and slam dunk your way to victory!
Part of our sports line-up. The related list at the bottom of the page has more in the same vein.
How to Play
On desktop, this game uses your keyboard and mouse — the title screen lays out the exact controls. On a phone or tablet, rotate to landscape and use the on-screen touch controls; most games auto-show their button layout the first time they load.
Tips & Tricks
- Time your release at the peak of your power meter, not the top of the bar.
- Use the wall when you can — angled shots are deceptively effective.
- Track the opponent's position before each shot; you usually have more time than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who made Basketball Stars?
- Basketball Stars is published through the GamePix network. The original developer retains ownership; PixelPop Arcade simply embeds the game with permission and writes the original supporting copy you are reading now.
- What is the goal of Basketball Stars?
- Like most sports games, the goal is to put up the highest score you can in the time available. The first few levels work as a tutorial.
- Does Basketball Stars support a gamepad?
- Basketball Stars accepts the standard controls described in "How to Play" above. Gamepad support depends on the individual build — most titles here fall back to keyboard if a controller is not detected.
