6 Online Basketball Games Available for Free on PC, Android and iOS

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Image Courtesy: EA Sports
Image Courtesy: EA Sports

NBA Live series or the NBA 2K series are the two games that come to everyone's mind when one starts to explore basketball video game options that are available on the market. Both these titles offer authentic basketball experience, but one needs to make a hefty purchase to explore these games.

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However, these two are not the only options in the basketball genre, as one could experience decent basketball action with free online titles on multiple platforms.

In this article, without further ado, let us look closer at the six free online basketball games that are available for Microsoft Windows, Android and iOS devices.


#1 Freestyle 2: Street Basketball

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Developed by Joycity, Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is the most-polished online arcade basketball available on the market. Initially released in 2015, the game features excellent graphics, good sound and responsive controls for engaging gameplay.

One needs to pick a player and a position and improve to move higher in the league. Freestyle 2 focuses on customisation and unique skill moves, ensuring that the gameplay seldom gets repetitive even in the long run. Furthermore, players could team-up with other players online and compete in various tournaments for exciting prizes and rewards.

Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is available for free on Valve's Steam Store.

#2 NBA Live Mobile Basketball

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Developed by EA Sports, NBA Live Mobile Basketball is a high-end mobile game with supreme quality graphics. The game is available for Android and iOS devices.

This free-to-play game with in-app purchase allows one to build their own team with up-to-date NBA rosters. The ability to compete in live events comprising of real-life matches only amplifies the authentic experience offered by this game.

The online multiplayer mode is a lot of fun for it allows to compete against each other in Season or Head-to-Head modes. Moreover, some modes allow the players to challenge each other online even when one is not connected to the internet at that exact moment.

#3 Basketball Stars

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Developed by Miniclip, Basketball Stars a 1-vs-1 multiplayer mobile basketball game featuring multiple game modes.

The game boasts realistic 3D graphics for authentic player movement, tonnes of rewards and customisation options, different environments for an authentic basketball experience. Regarding the online multiplayer, one could either play the 1-vs-1 matches or the time-based 1-vs-1 shootouts.

Basketball Stars is available for iOS and Android devices. Additionally, one could even play this game on Miniclip.com with a compatible web browser.

#4 Dunkers

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Dunkers is not an authentic basketball game featuring full-time matches. Rather, it is a simple time-killer with a simple objective of performing as many dunks as possible.

The arcade game requires the player to steal the ball from the opponent and perform a slam dunk before the opponent gets the ball back.

An arcade mode, a career mode and a two-player mode make it very interesting for people looking for an immersive experience without spending a whole lot of energy into a basketball game.

#5 Urban Basketball

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Like the Basketball Stars game, Urban Basketball too is developed by Miniclip, and one could play this game online via any supported web browser.

This 2-vs-2 game is inspired by street basketball and takes place in fast-paced rounds across the courts around the USA. Simple controls of the game is another bonus. All these features make this an ideal game for one looking to pass their free time.

#6 Basketball Battle

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Basketball Battle is a mobile video game that is currently available for iOS and Android devices.

Like Urban Basketball, this game revolves around the street basketball scene, featuring 1-vs-1 arcade-style basketball games. Simple controls, slick animations and live events make it one of the most polished arcade basketball games available for the mobile platform.

The ability to customise and upgrade players along with the option to play a 2 player split screen game ensures that one has enough variety to keep them occupied for good amounts of time.