Game: Dunk Dunk
Genre: Action, Sports
System: Steam (Windows) (also available on Nintendo Switch)
Developer|Publisher: Badgerhammer Limited | Playtonic Friends
Controller Support: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Price: US $9.99 | UK £7.99 | EU € 9,99
Release Date: May 8th, 2025
A review code was provided, and many thanks to Keymailer.
Dunk Dunk: 2D Basketball at Its Arcade Best
Remember the days when you’d just grab a controller, hit start, and jump straight into chaotic, over-the-top fun without having to wade through endless menus or tutorials? Dunk Dunk is a glorious throwback to those simpler times, except it dunks on them, quite literally. This 2D basketball/platforming hybrid is all about one thing: fast, ridiculous, highly addictive gameplay that’s as easy to pick up as it is hard to put down. Whether you’re flying solo or battling it out with friends, Dunk Dunk is pure, unfiltered fun.
Get Dunkin’ or Get Dunked On
Dunk Dunk throws you right into the action with the controls displayed on the loading screen and then, boom, game time. There’s no elaborate onboarding process or steep learning curve. It’s all very intuitive: move, jump, throw, block, and most importantly, dunk. The game can be played 1v1 or 2v2, with local multiplayer (or Steam Remote Play for makeshift online co-op) at the core of its experience.
Each match is played on a wacky platforming-style stage, complete with platforms to leap off, gaps to fall into, and, of course, hoops to slam. The stretchy arm mechanic is the real star here; you can aim your arms in full 360° to throw, fake out opponents, shield the ball, or block shots in mid-air. The arms feel goofy in the best way, creating hilarious physics-driven moments and allowing for slick trick shots if you’re clever enough.
Whether you’re slamming in a last-second winner or fumbling an easy dunk, every match has moments that make you laugh out loud. And that’s really the heart of Dunk Dunk: it’s chaos, but it’s beautiful chaos.
Modes to Match the Madness
Initially, you’ll have access to Quick Match and Galaxy Tour, a mini-campaign where you play through a series of matches against increasingly tricky opponents to gain fans and glory. But as you keep dunking your way through the game, new modes unlock. The highlight? Mutator Madness, where the rules change during the match in completely random (and often absurd) ways.
One moment you’re playing normal ball, and the next your basketball turns into a balloon or a metal anvil. Maybe the hoops grow three times their size, or players randomly teleport. It’s chaotic, creative, and totally unpredictable. These modifiers keep the game fresh and wildly entertaining, which is awesome for party play.
If you’re flying solo, don’t worry, the AI is surprisingly capable. You can even swap between teammates in 2v2 matches to micromanage your way to victory. The bots put up a solid fight and helped maintain the fun even without other humans around.
Cartoon Carnage on the Court
Dunk Dunk embraces a wild, cartoony art style with gangly characters, exaggerated movements, and vibrant colour palettes. The visual tone is lighthearted and absurd in the best way possible. From robo-human hybrids to tentacled monsters in basketball shorts, the character roster is as bizarre as it is brilliant. There are also a fair few cameos of characters from other indie games.
Customising your team is a blast. Mix and match heads, bodies, colours, and species to make the most absurd-looking baller imaginable. The game even generates totally random (and often hilarious) names for your players and teams.
Speaking of arenas, you’ll play in stages set everywhere from space stations to underwater labs, you know, the typical basketball venues. A booming announcer provides humorous commentary as you play, and when you score, you’re treated to a flashy animation and slow-motion replay, because every dunk deserves a highlight reel.
Conclusion: Slam Dunk Fun
Dunk Dunk isn’t just a good time, it’s an instant good time. There are no long-winded cutscenes, no deep progression systems, and absolutely no filler. It knows what it is: a party-ready, platforming basketball brawl that’s here for short bursts of pure mayhem. It may not convert the hardcore sports simulation crowd, but for fans of platformers, couch co-op, and lighthearted competition, this is a no-brainer.
Throw in a free demo, and Dunk Dunk is a slam dunk for arcade sports fans everywhere.
Final Verdict: I Like It a Lot 
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