Free Basketball Games on Steam
Steam currently has 354 Basketball games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Basketball game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2026.
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1. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to Team up for fast-paced street basketball, dive into single-player Career Mode PVE, and grow your skills with dynamic gameplay and enhanced Lumen-powered visuals.
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound holds the #1 spot for "best free Basketball game on Steam" with a Player Score of 61. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,672 positive reviews and 1,606 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball
Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a fast paced online arcade basketball game. Create your own unique player and compete in the online street league! Use variety of b-ball moves and customize your player! Team up with the best street ballers online and rise to the top!
FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,169 positive reviews and 3,557 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball on the Steam Deck.
3. Backyard Basketball '01
Return to the blacktop with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Basketball 2001 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Dribble, shoot, and take that ball to the hoop!
Backyard Basketball '01 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/13/2025 |
| Developer | Mega Cat Studios |
| Publisher | Playground Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3170580 |
4. 全民街篮
免费游玩3V3战术竞技篮球游戏《全民街篮》 选择个性十足、不断扩充的球员阵容，巧妙利用球员专属技能和跑位挡拆，随心妙传突破！和队友一起，体验原汁原味的街篮竞技。同时游戏还支持手柄操作，更多有趣体验尽在《全民街篮》
全民街篮 has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 457 positive reviews and 259 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 全民街篮 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/31/2024 |
| Developer | 上海洲竞网络科技有限公司 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2383020 |
5. Clutchtime™: Tournament Edition
Shoot threes, slam dunk, block opponent shots and steal the ball. Rebound and run fast breaks. Call timeouts and substitute players. Every basketball action is a card. Manage the time remaining on the game clock. Win 4 games in a row to become a champion!
Clutchtime™: Tournament Edition has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. XBall
A real-time tactics PvP sports game with an underground vibe. Control every player on your team in fast-paced matches that blend basketball, football, and hockey. Customize the action with adjustable time pace and team sizes.
XBall has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Anton Paramonov |
| Publisher | Anton Paramonov |
| Steam App Id | 2021070 |
7. Holy Hoop
Relax and shoot hoops on a heavenly basketball court. Perfect your aim and power to take full advantage of the point multiplier system. Basketball skins are rewarded every 3 hours. Buy, Sell or Trade all through Steam!
Holy Hoop has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/15/2025 |
| Developer | Zimta |
| Publisher | Zimta Games |
| Steam App Id | 3479160 |
8. CATpillAr
“CATpillAr” is a horror-themed VR mini-game that requires you to collect big, juicy, hairy, creepy caterpillars crawling around an empty hospital. In VR, you can grab harmless giant caterpillars by the neck and throw them inside the bucket. Replay and see how many you can collect!
CATpillAr has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. StackHoops
A casual multiplayer basketball-like game. Play against your friends, random matchmaking, or against the computer. Customize your ball, court, and more to showoff to the world and win in style. Complete challenges and prove your skills!
StackHoops has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/18/2023 |
| Developer | LiterallyDevs |
| Publisher | LiterallyDevs |
| Steam App Id | 2357750 |
10. Contingency Plan
Take control of a capable combat frigate with your friends in Contingency Plan, a VR multiplayer co-op sci-fi spaceflight game about taking contracts and making money.
Contingency Plan has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Contingency Plan on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/15/2024 |
| Developer | Big Gaming |
| Publisher | Big Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2978510 |
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| 187 | 7/15/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 4/1/2015 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 11/13/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/31/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/19/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/23/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/15/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/18/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/2/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/1/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/24/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/8/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/8/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/24/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/8/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/12/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/2/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Backyard Basketball '01 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). 全民街篮 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Clutchtime™: Tournament Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). XBall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Holy Hoop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). CATpillAr on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). StackHoops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Contingency Plan on Steam. Steam Store.