Thetaball

Thetaball is a physics-based digital sport played by teams of robotic athletes. Its 256 bots are distinct individuals created through simulated evolution: they have co-evolved in a complex physical environment, cooperating with and competing against one another, and each has a different style of play. Match outcomes come from the players’ physical interactions rather than statistical rolls, and you can control any bot on your team or let the AI play on its own.

Single-player leagues

In single-player, you field a team and progress through increasingly challenging leagues, earning coins along the way. You can develop your team, bet on individual matches or buy into a tournament, and review your coins through a variety of financial reports. The game also includes dozens of practice drills and slow-motion replays.

Local multiplayer

In local multiplayer, 2–8 players choose sides, with AI-controlled bots filling any empty slots. The game supports play with a gamepad or mouse.

Match presentation

Thetaball uses smooth animation and physics-based procedural sound. Its physical simulation determines the action through interactions between the robotic players.