The end-to-end action never stops in Mini Basketball, a terrific arcade-esque interpretation of the slam-dunking sport. Just pass, sprint, shoot and defend – anyone can pick up the ball, take their shot and get nothin’ but net.

What we love: The breathless pace of play. In quick-fire matches that take only a few minutes each, there’s no time for anything short of desperately defending your net or charging towards your opponent’s. Every online competition brings new match-ups, and if you end up getting dunked on, you can always challenge your opponent to a rematch straight away.

Quick tip: Three-pointers are easier to nail than you might think. If the space under the net looks too crowded, use Sprint to back off, find a little space and let rip from further out.

Meet the creator: Mini Basketball is a collaboration between two well-respected game-makers: 8 Ball Pool creator Miniclip and Djinnworks, the developer most famous for its Stickman-themed games.