- 2+players
- PC
- Switch
5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore. Explore decades of rosters featuring 160+ teams and 1000+ players – all with individualized attributes. Introducing the first seamless play calling system of its kind, along with sensational cut scenes. Single player Story Mode unlocks secret teams or engage in endless scream-inducing local multiplayer. Lace up those hi-tops, hot shot. It's time to show us what you got.
Who can play
Store (how we check facts)- Same-screen play on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Not confirmed on Switch.
- Online play is not confirmed.
- One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.
How it plays
Is it good
92%
Very positive on Steam
Every way to play together
Steam lists local multiplayer for PC. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet.
- 2+
- Switch, not confirmed
Quick facts
- Developer
- Namo Gamo
- Publisher
- Acclaim, Inc.
- Platforms
- PC, Nintendo Switch
- Released
- Dec 18, 2019 on PC
- 2026 on Switch
- Controllers
- Full controller support on PC
- Languages
- Text in 1 language
In these lists
Answers
- Can you play Basketball Classics on one screen?
- Yes. The store lists shared or split-screen play without saying which. Same-screen versus on PC. Not confirmed yet on Switch.
- One of 1,795 local multiplayer games on PC
- Do you need two copies of Basketball Classics?
- No. On one screen, one copy is enough.
- What platforms is Basketball Classics on?
- PC and Nintendo Switch.
- Is Basketball Classics free?
- No, it's a paid game.
