What is Hoop Star?
Hoop Star is a free sports game with endless, physics and arcade elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. You need to catch falling basketballs using your basketball ring.
How to play Hoop Star
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Hoop Star loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Move the hoop to catch the basketball
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Sports |
|---|---|
| Tags | endless, physics, arcade |
| Controls | Shown in the game |
| Screen | Portrait (540 × 960) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
You need to catch falling basketballs using your basketball ring. Move the ring sideways by dragging your touchscreen or mouse device. Additional points are added for ringless catches. Consecutive ringless catches also add more points. Don't miss a single ball!
Hoop Star: frequently asked questions
Is Hoop Star free to play?
Yes. Hoop Star is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Hoop Star?
The developer's instructions for Hoop Star say: "Move the hoop to catch the basketball"
Can I play Hoop Star on a phone or tablet?
Hoop Star is an HTML5 game, so it opens in modern mobile browsers as well as on a computer. Its controls were designed mainly for a mouse, so a computer usually gives the smoothest experience.
What games are similar to Hoop Star?
If you like Hoop Star, try Xmas Plinkio, Squid Soccer and Side Golf. They are sports games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Sports category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Hoop Star is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.