Item: Ridiculous Rugby
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

78/100

Ridiculous Rugby is exactly what it says on the tin: a physics-based sports game that prioritizes chaos over realism. In the vein of games like QWOP or Soccer Physics, the difficulty comes from the intentional clumsiness of the characters. Watching your ragdoll players tumble over each other while trying to secure the ball is genuinely hilarious.

The game is at its best in local multiplayer. The unpredictability of the physics engine means that skill often takes a backseat to lucky bounces and hilarious accidents. It’s not a deep sports simulation, and it doesn't try to be. It’s a party game through and through, designed to make you laugh at the screen as much as you're trying to win.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1439553706

$2.99 9+★4.8 145 reviews

Author : Blaine Hodge

Pubish Date : Sat Oct 27 2018

Last Update Date : Mon Dec 03 2018

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.5Mon Dec 03 2018

new icon
gameplay improvements
Ridiculous Rugby - Entirely physics based ragdoll animated rugby! With characters truly physically collide with each other and grab onto each other to push and drag each other up the field.
With 8 bit pixel art inspired 3D artwork.
From the developer of Super Jump Soccer (featured under New Games We Love on App Store in EU and UK during 2018 World Cup).
Official Selection of Indie MEGABOOTH at PAX West 2018
“While I was taken by the Untitled Goose Game at PAX this year, if I had to give a game a “The Most Fun I Had Trying a Demo" award it would definitely go to Ridiculous Rugby. ... Stinger has absolutely nailed the feeling of rugby where other players are trying desperately to bring you down and you’re trying desperately to power through and keep moving down the field. ... just trust me that it’s awesome.” - TouchArcade
RULES
Touch the ball in the opposite end zone for a 5 point TRY
Kick the ball through the uprights for a 3 point GOAL KICK
Players can only pass the ball to teammates beside or behind them, never ahead
Players can kick the ball forward
CONTROLS
Left stick to run
K button to kick the ball or execute a dive tackle
S to switch players or ball the ball
J to jump
Augmented Reality mode.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Ridiculous Rugby - Entirely physics based ragdoll animated rugby! With characters truly physically collide with each other and grab onto each other to push and drag each other up the field.
With 8 bit pixel art inspired 3D artwork.
From the developer of Super Jump Soccer (featured under New Games We Love on App Store in EU and UK during 2018 World Cup).
Official Selection of Indie MEGABOOTH at PAX West 2018
“While I was taken by the Untitled Goose Game at PAX this year, if I had to give a game a “The Most Fun I Had Trying a Demo" award it would definitely go to Ridiculous Rugby. ... Stinger has absolutely nailed the feeling of rugby where other players are trying desperately to bring you down and you’re trying desperately to power through and keep moving down the field. ... just trust me that it’s awesome.” - TouchArcade
RULES
Touch the ball in the opposite end zone for a 5 point TRY
Kick the ball through the uprights for a 3 point GOAL KICK
Players can only pass the ball to teammates beside or behind them, never ahead
Players can kick the ball forward
CONTROLS
Left stick to run
K button to kick the ball or execute a dive tackle
S to switch players or ball the ball
J to jump
Augmented Reality mode.

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 145 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Ridiculous Rugby takes the sport of rugby and injects it with a heavy dose of physics-based comedy. Control a team of floppy, ragdoll players as they stumble across the pitch in an attempt to score. The game features simple controls that result in complex and often hilarious movements. Whether playing against AI or friends, the goal is simple: get the ball to the end zone by any means necessary.

Features

Hilarious ragdoll physics

Simple, wacky controls

Multiplayer mode

Fast-paced matches

Tips

Mastering the Flop

The controls are intentionaly loose. Tap to jump and lunge. Success is often about timing your jumps so your player falls onto the ball rather than over it.

Promotion Videos

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Gameplays

Scoring a Try

Navigate your player past the defenders. Once you cross the line at the edge of the screen, you'll score. Defensive play involves jumping into your opponents to knock them off balance.