Soccer Heads

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Soccer Heads is a free browser soccer game where oversized character heads from famous UK football clubs bump, kick, and head a ball into each other's net. No download, no account: just load the page and play. It works unblocked at school or work because everything runs in the browser. Play solo against the AI or grab a friend for local two-player matches on the same keyboard.

What is Soccer Heads?

Soccer Heads is a 2D one-on-one physics soccer game released in July 2017. Each match lasts 60 seconds. Whoever scores the most goals wins. The characters are giant cartoon heads representing real UK football clubs, and the whole thing plays like a tabletop foosball machine condensed into a browser window. You cannot stop, dribble or pass in any traditional sense: you just fling your head at the ball and hope it goes in.

Controls for solo and two-player

The control layout splits cleanly between single-player and two-player mode. In two-player, each person takes one side of the keyboard.

ActionPlayer 1Player 2
MoveWASD keysArrow keys
KickGM

Power-ups and stadium effects

Power-ups appear on the pitch during a match and change how the ball behaves when it passes through them. Each stadium also has its own design features that interact with the ball, so the same kick can have very different results depending on where you are playing. This keeps matches from feeling identical even after many games.

ElementWhat it does
Power-up (general)Alters the ball's speed, size, or direction when the ball touches it
Stadium featuresWalls, slopes, or objects unique to each ground that redirect the ball
60-second timerForces both players to attack; no camping or slow play

Solo vs. two-player modes

In solo mode you face a computer-controlled opponent. The AI moves quickly enough to be a real challenge at higher difficulty levels, so it is a decent way to practice before going head-to-head with a friend. Two-player mode uses a split keyboard setup and is the core experience the game was designed around: two people shouting at a screen, trying to head a ball past each other in under a minute.

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Soccer Heads FAQ

Is Soccer Heads free to play?
Yes. Soccer Heads is completely free to play online. There is no download and no account required.
Can I play Soccer Heads unblocked at school?
Yes. The game runs entirely in your browser, so it loads at school or work on any network that permits browser games. Nothing is installed on your device.
How does scoring work in Soccer Heads?
Each match runs for 60 seconds. You score by getting the ball into your opponent's net. The player with the most goals when time runs out wins the round.
Can two people play Soccer Heads on the same device?
Yes. Two-player mode uses a split keyboard layout. Player 1 moves with WASD and kicks with G; player 2 moves with the arrow keys and kicks with M.
Does Soccer Heads work on mobile?
Yes. Soccer Heads runs in mobile and tablet browsers as well as on desktop. Chromebooks are also supported.
What football clubs are in Soccer Heads?
The game features big-headed characters from well-known UK football clubs. The exact roster is shown in the team selection screen before each match.