Midnight Hoops (2026)

Developer: netshrub
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Sports
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 251 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, meditative challenge under the night sky where mastering a single difficult movement feels rewarding.

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What players say

Players praise the unique mix of basketball and horror, but warn about a steep difficulty spike and one boss that requires unintuitive timing the game never explains. Some call it a better basketball game than NBA 2K, though others find the shooting feel unnatural and the game too short for the price.

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