Wednesday Basketball (2021)

Developer: Jérôme Bodin, Cédric Ledoux, Joseph Herbelin
Publisher: Le Studio des Ténèbres
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven basketball game where you manage tactics and relationships in a small-town club with a welcoming, unhurried pace.

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What players say

Players describe a short, story-driven basketball game focused on community and character relationships rather than hardcore competition. The tactical play is simple but fun, though many note the AI can feel unfair and the defensive phase is lackluster. Technical bugs like freezes and crashes are reported, but the game's heart and political themes shine through.

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