Soccer 5

Run-through of the game

You choose a team and face a random opponent in a five-a-side match on a compact pitch. The first side to score three goals wins, so a match does not run long.

Aiming and shooting are done with one gesture: press and hold to aim, then release to shoot. Because you control both sides, the game is about reading the pitch and choosing the right moment to release.

You can play on your own, or hand control to a friend on the same device and take turns. There is no need to share a keyboard: the same press-and-release input works on touch screens.

Buttons, keys, taps

Four tricks that help

1. No.1Take the extra second to line up the shot; a quick release is rarely the best one.
2. No.2Watch where the opponent players stand before you commit to a direction.
3. No.3With a friend, agree on who takes the next turn so the pace stays steady.
4. No.4Short matches are easy to repeat, so try a different team to see how it changes your habits.

Best fit

Football fans, and anyone who wants a short game to play alone or with someone next to them.

Load and limits

• Matches are short, so there is little depth beyond aiming and timing.
• The opponent is random, so a rematch can feel different from the last one.
• It runs on Poki, which shows ads between sessions.

Next to it in the pile

• Drift BossAnother game built on timing a single input
• PlonkyA different kind of challenge if you want more to think about

Questions about Soccer 5