Basket Random
By RHM Interactive OU
Basket Random turns a game of street basketball into a one-button contest where almost everything keeps changing. You control a stubby pixel player with a single key, flailing at the ball until it drops through the hoop. First side to five baskets takes the match. Play against the computer or share a keyboard with a friend, free in your browser with nothing to install.
Game info
- Developer
- RHM Interactive OU
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Release date
- Oct 18, 2021
- Last updated
- Sep 29, 2026
- Technology
- Construct 3
- Platforms
- Web Browser (Desktop, Mobile)
Controls
Keyboard & mouse
- W — Player 1 action
- Up arrow key — Player 2 action
Touch
- Tap on screen — play with touch controls on phones and tablets
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How to Play Basket Random
Each round starts with the ball dropped onto the court and two figures per side standing in a blocky playground arena — chain-net hoops at either end, a wooden fence and a pale city skyline behind them. One key is all you get: tapping it makes your player lunge, swing an arm and hop, so scoring is about timing that single press rather than steering.
The catch is the randomness. Fields, players and the ball itself change between rounds, so the bounce you learned last point may not repeat. Hits send bodies tipping and legs sprawling in a loose, physics-driven way, and the ball ricochets off arms, backboards and the fence.
Baskets are tallied on the two scoreboards at the bottom of the screen, red on the left and blue on the right. The first player to reach five points wins the match.
Pick CPU for a solo game, or the 2 player mode so both of you press your own key on the same keyboard.
Tips
- Tap in short bursts near the ball instead of holding the key down — a single well-timed lunge does more than constant flailing.
- Watch where the ball lands after a change of field or ball type; the new setup can bounce very differently from the last point.
- Stay between the ball and your own hoop so a loose ricochet is less likely to roll under it.
- Since matches end at five, a lucky streak can swing things fast — keep pressing even when you're behind.
Modes and Features
- Single player against the CPU
- 2 player mode on one keyboard
- Changing fields, players and balls between rounds
- Matches to 5 points
- One-key controls for each side
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basket Random free to play?
Yes, it's completely free and runs in your web browser with no download or install.
Can two people play on one keyboard?
Yes, the 2 player mode puts both of you on the same keyboard — Player 1 uses W and Player 2 uses the up arrow key.
Does Basket Random work on phones and tablets?
Yes, it supports touch controls on mobile devices and tablets, and it's played in landscape.
How do you win a match?
The first side to reach 5 baskets wins, with the score shown on the two panels at the bottom of the screen.
Who made Basket Random?
It was developed by RHM Interactive OU and released in 2021, built with Construct 3.