Soccer Random

Soccer Random is two-on-two football with one button per side. Your two pixel players jump and kick together when you press your key, and the ball goes wherever physics decides. It is quick, silly, and easy for anyone to join in.

The menu has 1P (against the computer), 2P (two players on one keyboard) and a "More" button. We tested 2P.

Each side has two players: one near its own goal and one further up the pitch. The prompts on the screen show the controls:

Left team (red in our match): hold W.
Right team (blue in our match): hold the Up arrow.

One press makes both of your players jump and swing a leg. You need to time that jump so that one of them connects with the ball and sends it towards the other goal.

Like the other games in this series, the conditions change after every goal. Our match started in the evening on a grass pitch in front of a city. After the first goal, the score read 1-0, and the next kick-off was on a snowy pitch in daylight, with the other team now in yellow shirts. According to the developer, you can also end up on an icy pitch or a beach, and the balls, the players and even the goal posts can change.

The score is shown in two boxes at the bottom of the screen. According to the developer, the aim is to score five goals.

How to play

Choose 2P.
The left team uses W. The right team uses the Up arrow.
Press and hold your key to make both of your players jump and kick.
Knock the ball into the other team's goal.
After each goal, the pitch changes. The first team to 5 goals wins.

Tips

Wait for the ball. Jumping early leaves your players lying on the ground when the ball arrives.
Your back player is your goalkeeper. A jump at the right time clears the ball off your line.
Use the bounce. The ball often comes back off the top of the goal, so be ready to jump again.
Look at the pitch after each goal. Ice and sand make the players slide and land differently.

More games in the same series: Basket Random, Volley Random and Boxing Random. For football with more control, try Head Soccer 2022.

Frequently asked questions

What are the controls in Soccer Random?

In 2P mode the left team uses the W key and the right team uses the Up arrow. One key moves both players on your team.

How many goals do you need to win?

According to the developer, five.

How many players are on each team?

Two. One press of your key makes both of them jump and kick.

Can I play Soccer Random alone?

Yes. Choose 1P to play against the computer.

Is it free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no download. Ads play before the match starts.