Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure (v1.12)

A neon-soaked 1970s dodgeball tournament provides the excuse for chaotic throws, desperate catches, and gloriously petty revenge. Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure treats its sport less like a careful simulation and more like an arcade brawl, where every match can swing from controlled teamwork to total nonsense in seconds. Its colorful arenas, exaggerated athletes, and disco-heavy soundtrack create a playful party atmosphere, but the competition has enough bite to turn friendly gatherings into loud rivalries. The tone remains silly throughout, with absurd hazards and cartoon violence making every elimination feel like a punchline.

Matches revolve around grabbing balls, hurling them at opponents, catching incoming shots, and reviving teammates before a round slips away. Players can compete in teams or free-for-all battles with up to four people locally, while the campaign supports solo play and couch co-op. A knocked-out competitor does not simply sit idle: they can interfere from the sidelines, throwing objects back into play and making the winners work for their survival. Arenas add their own complications, from moving obstacles to dangerous environmental traps, while customizable rules let groups adjust the pace, scoring, and general level of chaos. Unlockable characters, achievements, multiple themed courts, and a set of separate party minigames give repeat sessions more variety than a basic sports game.

What separates Stikbold from more conventional dodgeball games is its willingness to reward dirty tricks, last-second saves, and spectator sabotage as much as precise throws. The controls are easy enough for non-gamers to understand almost immediately, yet timing catches, reading ricochets, and coordinating passes gives regular players a meaningful advantage. Its local-only focus makes it strongest when a room is full of friends, much like TowerFall or Gang Beasts, though its story mode offers a decent option for smaller groups. Anyone looking for serious online sports competition should look elsewhere, but fans of couch multiplayer, arcade absurdity, and tactical party-game mayhem find a consistently entertaining contender here.