What is HaxBall?
HaxBall is a real time multiplayer soccer game that runs in your browser. Each player is a small circle on a top down pitch, and you push and kick the ball into the other team's goal. It plays like a mix between football and air hockey, so player skill and teamwork matter a lot, especially in 3v3 and 4v4 games.
The game was first released in December 2010 as a Flash game and later moved to HTML5. It is made by Mario Carbajal (basro) and uses WebRTC to connect players to the room host. You pick a room from the list or create your own, and a large community runs leagues, custom maps and always-on rooms.
Main Features
- Real time multiplayer soccer with simple physics
- A room list to join games, plus your own rooms with an optional password
- Built-in stadiums such as Classic, Big, Hockey, Rounded and Huge
- Custom stadium files for new maps and game modes
- Replays you can save and watch again
- Avatars and chat in every room
- A Headless Host API for running scripted rooms
- A community page that links leagues, map sites and forums
How to Get Started with HaxBall
- Open haxball.com/play in your browser.
- Type a nickname to use in rooms.
- Pick a room from the list, or create your own room.
- Join the red or blue team when the host lets you in.
- Use the arrow keys to move and the kick key to shoot, then work with your team to score.
HaxBall Pricing
HaxBall is free to play in the browser. The play page shows ads, and the site lists no paid plan or upgrade.
Who Should Use It?
- Football fans who want quick online matches
- Friends who want a private room to play together
- Players who like skill based physics games
- Communities that run leagues and tournaments
- Map makers who enjoy building custom stadiums
HaxBall Alternatives
- Bonk.io is a multiplayer physics game where players try to knock each other off the level.
- Smash Karts is a multiplayer kart battle game in the browser.
- Diep.io is a multiplayer tank game where you level up and battle other players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HaxBall free?
Yes. HaxBall is free to play in the browser and is supported by ads.
How do I play HaxBall with friends?
Create a room, set a password if you want, and share the room with your friends so they can join from the room list.
Who made HaxBall?
HaxBall is made by Mario Carbajal, also known as basro. It first came out in December 2010.
Can I make my own HaxBall maps?
Yes. HaxBall supports custom stadium files, and the community shares many of them.