Friction

Friction
Current players
0
24h peak
2
30 day peak
2
Release date
06/18/2026

About game

Friction is a fast-paced arcade style game of tag.

In the game, the goal is to have the most amount of points before the round ends. Each round lasts 2 minutes. Players who pick up the star - that randomly spawn around the map, becomes the tagger. The tagger's goal is to chase down other players in order to gain points. Players who are tagged lose a small portion of their points. Green orbs will spawn throughout the map that only non-taggers can pick up to keep the advantage over the tagger.

Features

  • Online Multiplayer PVP

    Compete against friends or other players online in lobbies of up to 16 players for maximum tag intensity. Fast paced rounds provide exhilarating moments of dodging and weaving. 

  • Creative Take on Tag

     Innovative features such as the star and green orbs add a twist onto tag's classic game loop that makes it more competitive and interesting to play.

  • Competition

    Earn points to compete for the #1 spot in the lobby before the timer ends! Skillful players are rewarded with points for doing things such as avoiding being tagged and getting the star multiple times in a row. Climb the global leaderboard and cement yourself as a true friction master.

  • Customization

    There are loads of ways to set yourself apart from other players in Friction. Unlock new characters and crowns over time by playing the game to show off your experience.

  • Skill based movement

    Train your skills over time to become a pro at dodging and weaving between players. Hone your dash and jump timing to become untouchable as you zip around corners. Gain the advantage by mastering the easy to learn, but hard to master movement controls.

Player Activity

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About Friction stats

gmCharts tracks Friction Steam player activity, including current players, 24-hour peak, 30-day peak, recent trends, and aggregated Steam review data. Use this page to quickly compare player interest and review sentiment over time.

Steam reviews: Very Positive, 92% positive from 12 reviews.