Introduction

If you’re interested in games that combine quick thinking, timing, and a bit of friendly competition, basketball stars might be exactly what you’re looking for. This game lets you step onto a virtual court to test your skills in fast-paced matches against real opponents.

Even if you’ve never tried it before, it doesn’t take long to learn the basics and start having fun. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how the game works, share a few tips to help you improve, and explain why so many players keep coming back for more.

It all started on a Friday night. I just wanted something light to play nothing too intense, nothing that needed lightning reflexes. A friend casually mentioned a game called Top Cloud, saying, “You might like it if you’ve ever dreamed of running your own store.”

I rolled my eyes a little (how exciting could a store sim be?) but downloaded it anyway.

Spoiler: I ended up playing the entire weekend.

Here’s what I discovered.

From Dusty Shelves to Busy Aisles

When you first enter Top Cloud, your shop is tiny and bare. A few shelves.