Item: Roller Drama
Rating: 88
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

88/100

Roller Drama is a fascinating genre-bender. It’s part visual novel, part real-time strategy, and part sports management, all wrapped in a gorgeous, moody art style. You manage a team of five Roller Derby athletes, navigating their complex personal lives and interpersonal drama while coaching them through high-stakes matches on the track.

The writing is sharp and doesn't shy away from mature themes. On the track, the gameplay is chaotic and requires quick tactical decisions—knowing when to push, when to block, and when to swap out tired skaters. It’s a unique look at a sport rarely represented in gaming, and the emphasis on the characters' emotional states affecting their performance adds a layer of depth that most sports games completely ignore. It's a must-play for fans of indie storytelling.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1542324410

$5.99 9+★3.5 4 reviews

Author : Open Lab Srl

Pubish Date : Fri Dec 16 2022

Last Update Date : Thu Mar 16 2023

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

Genres :

Version 1.0.11Thu Mar 16 2023

A small update:
- Removed misleading controller image in match tutorials.
- Fixed a possible cache bug when restarting games.
The visual novel / sport management mashup game of your (anxiety-ridden?) DREAMS!
Lead a team of Roller Derby athletes using strategy and real-time controls.
Outside the ring you’ll have to manage five big personalities as they grapple with friendship, heartbreak, and late capitalist society…
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Lead a team of Roller Derby athletes using strategy and real-time controls: sport action on skates and an interactive story, grappling with friendship and heartbreak!
The visual novel / sport management mashup game of your (anxiety-ridden?) DREAMS!
Lead a team of Roller Derby athletes using strategy and real-time controls.
Outside the ring you’ll have to manage five big personalities as they grapple with friendship, heartbreak, and late capitalist society…

Ratings & Reviews

3.5 out of 5 with 4 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Roller Drama is a story-driven sports management game where you coach a team of five skaters. Navigate a dystopian world, manage the team's relationships and mental health, and use real-time tactics during derby matches. With a striking hand-drawn art style and deep narrative choices, your decisions determine the fate of the team.

Features

Deep, branching narrative

Unique real-time strategy sports matches

Stunning hand-drawn illustrations

Multiple endings based on your choices

Tips

Balancing the Team

Pay attention to the girls' stress levels in the house. A happy skater performs better on the track, so spend time resolving their conflicts.

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Gameplays

Track Tactics

During a bout, use your Jammer to score points while your Blockers hinder the opponent. Timing your 'Power-ups' is essential for winning tough matches.