Have you heard the buzz about the TV show 'Rookie Manager Kim Yeon-koung'? The volleyball legend has taken to the bench to whip a team into shape, and with ratings flirting with the 5% mark, it's clear the nation is hooked. The problem? Actually playing the sport is, let’s be honest, a bit of a nightmare for the uncoordinated. So, for this week’s [Game Recs], I’ve rounded up some volleyball titles on Steam. Hopefully, these will help you scratch that itch from the comfort of your sofa.

First up, we have Spikair Volleyball. Launched in February 2023, it’s currently sitting pretty with a 'Very Positive' rating from 259 users, boasting a 93% approval rate. You control a squad of four in this tactical take on the sport.

The real draw here is how it captures the technical nuance of volleyball. Spikes, blocks, diving receives, and feints—they’re all there, and pulling them off feels immensely satisfying. You can nurture your own star player for the league or just mess about in friendly matches against NPCs. It even supports local play if you fancy teaming up with or crushing your mates.

The Spike Cross is a PC port of the mobile hit 'The Spike' from 2018. It hit Steam this September and holds a 'Very Positive' rating (651 reviews, 81% positive). It’s a 3v3 affair where you step into the shoes of a single player to chase glory.

The impact you feel when landing a point is genuinely fantastic. The flashy animations for float serves and spikes feel like something ripped straight out of an anime. It covers most real-world techniques and packs in a healthy dose of content, including a story mode, leagues, tournaments, and even beach volleyball.

Fancy something a bit more lighthearted? Fairy Tale Beach Volleyball Havoc features characters from the Japanese manga 'Fairy Tail' in a 2v2 beach volleyball setting. It landed on Steam last September and has a 'Very Positive' rating (111 reviews, 92% positive).

The real hook is the signature special moves that stay true to the source material. We’re talking split-balls and ice-cold freezes. It’s not exactly a high-octane sweat-fest, and with its charming graphics and simple controls, it’s a brilliant pick for a casual session with the kids.

60 Seconds Until the Earth Explodes! -Meteor Volleyball Edition- is, as the name implies, a completely bonkers game where you play volleyball with incoming meteors. The premise? Stop your town from being flattened by knocking the rocks into someone else's neighborhood. Since its January 2022 release, it’s racked up a 'Very Positive' rating (196 reviews, 87% positive).

Outside of the 2v2 setup, it plays just like the classic 'Pikachu Volleyball'. Just jump, spike, and watch the chaos unfold. The controls are dead simple, and half the fun is spotting the barrage of black comedy and parodies covering everything from Squid Game to One Piece and Dragon Ball.