Futuristic sports games combine cutting-edge technology with exciting gameplay based on traditional sporting events.
As sci-fi sports reimagine the rules of popular disciplines and serve them in a unique aesthetic of the future, they bring players together to discover new mechanics and compete with each other like they have never done before.
Here is our list of fantastic team-based high-tech sports games, showcasing how futuristic sports concepts can change and innovate the multiplayer experience for sports fans and players new to the genre alike. Gather your team and let’s jump right in!
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rocket League | 2015-07-07 | Indie & Sport | Psyonix, Inc. | |
 | Disc Jam | 2017-03-07 | Indie & Sport | High Horse Entertainment | |
 | Speedball 2 HD | 2013-12-05 | Indie & Sport | Vivid Games | |
 | Laser League | 2018-02-08 | Indie & Sport | Roll7 | |
 | Knockout City | 2021-05-21 | Fighting & Sport | Velan Studios | |
 | Windjammers 2 | 2022-01-20 | Arcade & Indie | DotEmu |
Rocket League
As one of the most popular video games introducing a futuristic sport discipline, Rocket League (2015) combines soccer with an adrenaline-fueled driving simulator.
Rocket League
Release Date: July 07, 2015
Genres: Sport, Indie
Players compete in enclosed arenas, using their skills in a heavily physics-driven gameplay – in order to win, they have to use their rocket-powered cars to hit a massive ball into the opponents’ goal. Various new modes are introduced to the game with seasonal updates, keeping the gameplay always fresh.
Disc Jam
Skillfully mixing elements of air hockey and tennis, Disc Jam (2017) is a futuristic competitive arcade sports game.
Disc Jam
Release Date: March 07, 2017
Genres: Sport, Indie, Arcade
Players throw a glowing, frisbee-like disc with a goal of slipping it past the opponents, using a variety of curving methods and other abilities in the process. The result? Frantic, adrenaline-fueled one-on-one and two-on-two matches that are perfect for groups of friends!
Speedball 2
Originally released back in 1990, Speedball 2 (2013) is a hybrid of handball and football with a cyberpunk twist.
Speedball 2 HD
Release Date: December 05, 2013
Genres: Sport, Indie
Set in a violent and industrial futuristic world, the game allows its players to become enhanced athletes competing in the titular speedball championship – a fight for life and death to gain control over the city. With its fast-paced action, brutal tackles, and original, dystopian aesthetics, the game remains a cult classic among unique sports games.
Laser League: World Arena
Another game set on futuristic arenas is Laser League: World Arena (2018), a neon-lit production where strategy and reflexes are key to success.
Laser League
Release Date: February 08, 2018
Genres: Sport, Strategy, Indie
Players choose one of six powerful classes, enter one of the glowing arenas, and activate laser nodes to cause damage to their enemies while avoiding the opponents’ patterns. Great reflexes, picking up deadly power-ups, and using various modifiers along the way are crucial for success!
RIGS: Mechanized Combat League
As one of the earliest attempts to bring esports to virtual reality, RIGS: Mechanized Combat League (2016) places its players in control of giant robots competing in futuristic sport events.
The game features three playable match types: Endzone (similar to American football), Team Takedown (similar to team deathmatch), and Power Slam (where players have to score takedowns and collect power spheres before jumping into a ring in the middle of the arena).
Knockout City
In its reimagined version of dodgeball, Knockout City (2021) offers accessible and exciting matches set in a stylized, futuristic urban environment.
Knockout City
Release Date: May 21, 2021
Genres: Fighting, Sport
The game features several types of balls that can be used to knock out enemies as well as various special abilities – interestingly, players can become balls themselves, roll into a teammate’s hands, and serve as a one-of-a-kind weapon of mass destruction!
Windjammers 2
Similarly to the aforementioned Disc Jam, Windjammers 2 (2022), a sequel to a classic arcade game from 1994, features a fast-paced sports game in which players throw glowing discs back and forth in thrilling 1v1 matches.
Windjammers 2
Release Date: January 20, 2022
Genres: Fighting, Sport, Strategy, Indie, Arcade
The game stands out with its hand-drawn graphics, intense gameplay, and 90s soundtrack, with upgraded mechanics, new moves, modes, and characters adding a modern twist to the well-known original production.
Step into the world of real-world sports disciplines mixed with high-tech elements – whether you prefer rocket-powered cars or the new face of dodgeball, we’re sure you and your friends will enjoy the titles we’ve selected, so give them a try!