Comparison

Brawlhalla vs Rocket League Sideswipe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brawlhalla

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer platform fighting with up to 8 players online. Choose from over 50 unique characters and explore various game modes, including ranked matches and casual free-for-alls. Enjoy full cross-play across all platforms.

Highlights
  • Online ranked 1v1 & 2v2 PVP
  • Over 50 crossover characters
  • Cross-play custom rooms
  • Free-to-play with millions of players
  • Training room for skill practice
  • Weekly legend rotation
Currently charting
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Brawlhalla is a multiplayer platform fighting game with over 100 million players, up to 8 online in a single match, over 20 Game Modes for PVP & co-op, and full cross-play. Clash in casual free-for-alls, smash the ranked season queue, or fight with your friends in custom game rooms. Frequent updates. Over 50 Legends and always adding more. Fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla! Features: - Online Ranked 1v1 & 2v2 PVP - Fight solo or team up with friends. Brawl against players near your skill level. Pick your best Legend and smash the season leaderboards! - Over 50 Crossover Characters - Featuring John Cena, Rayman, Po, Ryu, Aang, the Master Chief, Ben 10, and so many more. It's a clash of universes in Brawlhalla! - Cross-play Custom Rooms - Have up to 8 friends fighting on all platforms in fun Game Modes on 50+ maps. Have up to 30 other friends spectating the brawl. PVP and multiplayer co-op! - Play With Everyone Everywhere for Free - Over 100 million players. Servers all over the world. Brawl with anyone & everyone no matter who you are or where they are! - The Training Room - Practice combos, see detailed data, and sharpen your fighting skills. - Legend Rotation - The free rotation of nine playable Legends changes every week, and you earn gold to unlock more Legends by fighting in any online game mode. Smash the brawl of the week, clash in casual & competitive multiplayer queues, enjoy fast matchmaking with millions of players, and brawl with over 50 unique Legends. -------------- Grab the “All Legends Pack” to immediately unlock every Legend we’ve ever made and ever will make. Everything in the “Legends” tab in the in-game store would be yours to have. Note that this doesn’t unlock Crossovers. Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brawlhalla/ Follow on X/Twitter @Brawlhalla Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/brawlhalla Join us on Instagram & TikTok @Brawlhalla Need support? Have some feedback for us? Contact us here: https://support.ubi.com This project was completed with assistance from the Georgia Film Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

About

Rocket League Sideswipe

Experience fast-paced car soccer matches on mobile. Compete in 2-minute games, customize your vehicles, and play with friends or players worldwide. Master aerial maneuvers and climb the leaderboards in this action-packed sports game.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced 2-minute car soccer matches
  • Online 1v1 and 2v2 multiplayer
  • Intuitive touch controls for mobile
  • Extensive car customization options
  • Ranked and casual game modes
  • Offline play against bots
  • Rocket Pass with unlockable items
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Car games and soccer collide in Rocket League Sideswipe! Multiplayer car soccer has been reimagined for mobile devices by the makers of the hit game Rocket League. Score goals in fast-paced 2-minute games and customize cars in the Garage. Party up with friends or play online games with players around the world. Drive supersonic race cars and hit the soccer ball into your opponent’s net to win matches. Already a Rocket League pro? Fly into the air and pull off trick shots, even a flip reset! Dominate the soccer field and race to the top of the car soccer leaderboard by participating in worldwide Ranked Matches. Just want to relax and have fun? Online car soccer in Casual Mode lets you perform your craziest maneuvers without affecting your rank. Multiplayer soccer games level up with a combination of action-packed soccer and rocket-powered cars. Play online multiplayer games for free and master the game’s intuitive touch controls, perfectly designed for mobile car battle gameplay. Unlock exciting Rocket Pass Cars and Items by playing online and proving yourself in the Arena. Experience online car game action from anywhere with Rocket League Sideswipe. Play together with friends and become a car soccer hero. Good luck, have fun! Rocket League Sideswipe Features: Fast-Paced Car Soccer - Online multiplayer games: Face off in 1v1 or 2v2 car soccer matches - Thrilling car soccer games await: Compete in 2-minute multiplayer matches - Play online games from anywhere. No prior soccer or driving skills needed - Hit the soccer field at any level. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Rocket League veteran Redesigned for Mobile Sports Games - Arena car action: With only three buttons needed for control, Rocket League Sideswipe offers easy-to-learn gameplay with room for freestyle stunts - Car battle: Chase down the soccer ball with aerial boost and go on the offensive - Play together in a two-player game and communicate with Quick Chat Stickers - Enjoy matches with random in-game changes in the casual Game Mode Mutator Madness Online and Offline Matches - New to Rocket League? Start with our car soccer tutorial to get you the controls you need - Play car soccer online in competitive team games with players around the world - Multiplayer games in Casual Mode let you have more fun without affecting your ranks - Play multiplayer games offline and hone your skills against bots - Play together with friends or show off your best tricks in Private Matches Rocket Pass and Seasons - Online multiplayer games let you earn free Rocket Pass Items - Play car soccer online and climb the Competitive Ranks with each new Season - Ball game with unique rewards: earn Player Titles based on your Rank - Keep things fresh by playing rotating seasonal Modes Car Customization - Customize cars with Items that you unlock as you play car soccer online - Choose from thousands of customization combinations for your unique sports car - Play soccer with a twist and unlock cars, wheels, decals & more! - Track your in-game Item collection. Can you collect them all? Download Rocket League Sideswipe and meet your fated rivals on the pitch of this next-level sports game. Follow for all the latest news and updates: Website: https://sideswipe.rocketleague.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RLSideswipe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RLSideswipe/ Discord: https://discord.gg/rlsideswipe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RLSideswipe Support: https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-sideswipe-c5719357738779

Screenshots

Brawlhalla4 screens
Rocket League Sideswipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rocket League Sideswipe at none against Brawlhalla's 43. Rocket League Sideswipe also leads on chart position (#22 vs #163) and ratings volume (111K vs 27K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brawlhalla sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Rocket League Sideswipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rocket League Sideswipe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 111K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Brawlhalla's written reviews are positive against 45% of Rocket League Sideswipe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brawlhalla ships an update every 3 weeks, Rocket League Sideswipe monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brawlhalla versus Rocket League Sideswipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrawlhallaRocket League Sideswipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (27K ratings)4.3 (111K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better44.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27K111K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#163#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB1.4 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUbisoftPsyonix LLC

Customer experience

Brawlhalla

All ratings26,891 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews1,347 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative42.4%

Rocket League Sideswipe

All ratings110,051 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews2,992 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative46.1%

User reviews

Brawlhalla

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 💡 Great crossover characters
  • 🎮 Excellent controller support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnects
  • 🔌 Lag and connection issues
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking
  • 🤖 Overpowered bots/cheaters

Rocket League Sideswipe

From 111K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🚗 Great mobile adaptation of Rocket League
  • 👍 Easy to learn, challenging to master
  • 🎨 Good customization options
  • 🔥 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent lag and connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🎮 Controller support gives unfair advantage
  • 🤖 Matchmaking issues, paired with bots/smurfs
  • 🏆 Ranking system needs improvement

Bugs and requests

Brawlhalla

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Weapon pickup issues during combos
  • Glitches causing character teleportation
  • Inability to switch accounts on mobile

Requested features

4 requests
  • Account linking across platforms
  • Ability to convert gold to mammoth coins
  • Improved monetization model
  • More character skins and customization options

Rocket League Sideswipe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball physics glitches and teleportation issues
  • Car controls sometimes unresponsive
  • Frequent app crashes and login problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize controls
  • More game modes and content updates
  • Replay and spectate features
  • Improved item shop and progression system
  • Separate matchmaking for touch and controller players

In-app purchases

42 purchases

Brawlhalla

One-time42
  • Thor Starter Pack$4.99
  • 140 Mammoth Coins$5.99
  • Summer Esports 20262 variants$8.99
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  • Spring Esports 2026$8.99
  • BCX 2025 Pack$8.99
  • Autumn Esports 2025 Pack$8.99
  • Summer Esports 2025$8.99
  • Spring Esports 2025$8.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S2$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S3$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S4$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S5$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S9$9.99
  • Battle Pass Season 14 Gold$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S8$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S7$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass 12 Gold$9.99
  • Battle Pass Season 13 Gold$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S6$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S11$9.99
  • Brawlhalla Battle Pass S10$9.99
  • 340 Mammoth Coins$12.99
  • Battle Pass Season 14 Deluxe$14.99
  • Battle Pass Classic 8 Deluxe$14.99
  • Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 12$14.99
  • Battle Pass Classic 6 Deluxe$14.99
  • Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 11$14.99
  • Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 5$14.99
  • Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 10$14.99
  • 540 Mammoth Coins$19.99
  • Battle Pass Season 14 Bundle$24.99
  • Brawlhalla BP Classic 8 Bundle$24.99
  • Brawlhalla BP13 Bundle$24.99
  • Brawlhalla BP Classic 7 Bundle$24.99
  • Brawlhalla BP12 Bundle$24.99
  • Brawlhalla BP Classic 6 Bundle$24.99
  • Beawlhalla BP11 Bundle$24.99
  • Brawlhalla BP5 Bundle$24.99
  • Beawlhalla BP10 Bundle$24.99
  • 1000 Mammoth Coins$34.99
  • All Legends$39.99
  • 1600 Mammoth Coins$49.99
None

Rocket League Sideswipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brawlhalla free?
Brawlhalla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket League Sideswipe free?
Rocket League Sideswipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brawlhalla or Rocket League Sideswipe?
Rocket League Sideswipe is rated higher. Brawlhalla averages 4.1 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Rocket League Sideswipe averages 4.3 from 111K ratings.
Do Brawlhalla or Rocket League Sideswipe have ads?
Neither Brawlhalla nor Rocket League Sideswipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brawlhalla or Rocket League Sideswipe?
Brawlhalla ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rocket League Sideswipe monthly. Most recently, Brawlhalla was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rocket League Sideswipe on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Brawlhalla or Rocket League Sideswipe?
Brawlhalla currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Rocket League Sideswipe at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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