Rocket League vibes? New game Rematch explodes on Steam

Sloclap’s new game Rematch kicked off its beta on April 18 — and it’s already smashing records. Inspired by Rocket League, this fast-paced football brawler pulled in over 133,000 concurrent players on Steam, beating the peak numbers for EA Sports FC 25 on the same platform. Not bad for a beta, right?

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The game blends arcade-style soccer with chaotic action. Teams of 4–5 players clash in lightning-fast matches, with movement and mechanics that feel somewhere between a fighting game and Rocket League’s boost-heavy madness. Early comparisons are already being made to Rocket League’s early rise — and Rematch might just be chasing the same kind of breakout moment.

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The beta runs until April 21 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. You can request access through Steam if you’re quick. The full release is set for July 19, and after this weekend's numbers, hype is definitely real.

Whether you’re in it for the sweaty ranked grind or just want to hit wild trick shots with friends, Rematch might be the next big thing in arcade sports games. Also, it may be a chance for those who want to play football but grew tired of all those microtransactions and lack of freshness in games from EA Sports.

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