Item: FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

85/100

FOOTSIES Rollback Edition is a masterclass in 'less is more.' As a fighting game veteran, I’m used to complex 50-hit combos and meters that require a PhD to manage, but FOOTSIES strips all of that away to focus on the absolute core of the genre: spacing, timing, and punishment. It’s a 2D fighter with only one attack button, yet it manages to capture the high-stakes tension of a professional grand final. Every move matters, and every mistake is potentially fatal.

The 'Rollback' in the title isn't just marketing fluff; the implementation of rollback netcode makes the online experience incredibly smooth, which is vital for a game where a single frame can be the difference between a hit and a whiff. The addition of the arcade mode and varied mini-games provides a nice break from the sweat of ranked matches. If you want to actually learn how fighting games work at a fundamental level, or if you just want a pure, distilled competitive experience on your phone, this is an essential download.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

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$3.99 4+★4.9 17 reviews

Author : Vanus Vachiratamporn

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FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away.
While the game controls and mechanics are simple, FOOTSIES retains the fundamental feeling of the fighting game genre where spacing, hit confirm and whiff punish are keys to achieve victory.
Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes and can cross-play with user on PC version.
Features
- Arcade Mode
- Local versus head-to-head style
- Versus CPU mode
- CPU Survival mode
- Online versus mode (rollback netcode and crossplay)
- Online lobby (up to 10 players, chat, spectators)
- Tutorial
- Training mode
- Command list with frame data
- Hitbox viewer
- Hit Confirm and Whiff Punish Minigames
- Character Customization
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Super simple 2D fighting game that anyone can enjoy featuring rollback netcode
FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away.
While the game controls and mechanics are simple, FOOTSIES retains the fundamental feeling of the fighting game genre where spacing, hit confirm and whiff punish are keys to achieve victory.
Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes and can cross-play with user on PC version.
Features
- Arcade Mode
- Local versus head-to-head style
- Versus CPU mode
- CPU Survival mode
- Online versus mode (rollback netcode and crossplay)
- Online lobby (up to 10 players, chat, spectators)
- Tutorial
- Training mode
- Command list with frame data
- Hitbox viewer
- Hit Confirm and Whiff Punish Minigames
- Character Customization

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 17 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

FOOTSIES is a 2D fighting game that focuses on the 'footsies' aspect of competitive fighters. With a simple control scheme involving only a d-pad and one attack button, players must master spacing, hit-confirming, and whiff punishing. This edition features an online mode with state-of-the-art rollback netcode, ensuring low-latency matches against players worldwide, alongside arcade and training modes.

Features

Rollback Netcode for smooth online play

Simple one-button control scheme

Arcade and Endless modes

Frame data and hit-box viewers in Training

Tips

Mastering the Neutral

Success in FOOTSIES is about staying just outside your opponent's reach while baiting them to swing. Watch for the 'whiff'—when they miss, move in instantly for the punish.