A Super Monkey Ball fan just made what many considered impossible a reality: porting the first two games of the franchise directly into a web browser, and it works surprisingly well.
The developer known as Twilight, same creator behind acclaimed hacks like Monkeyed Ball, released on January 26 a fully functional version of Super Monkey Ball 1 and 2.
The project faithfully replicates the original level designs, iconic music and, most impressively, the exact ball physics that made SEGA’s series famous on GameCube back in 2001 and 2002.
I ported Super Monkey Ball to a website.
You can access it in the replies.
(or just type what you see in the video, I’m not your boss.) pic.twitter.com/JMi7UDUGnr— Twilight (@BitesDev) January 26, 2026
Works on any device
What’s truly remarkable about this port is its universal accessibility. The game runs smoothly on Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari, both on laptops and smartphones.
Users have reported it works flawlessly on iPhone 16 Pro and Android devices without needing downloads, installations or complicated setups. You simply open the site and start playing.
The physics feel identical to the original GameCube versions, which shows the level of dedication Twilight put into this project. Fans of the series will instantly recognize every curve, ramp and obstacle from the classic levels they spent hours mastering over two decades ago.
Instant nostalgia
Super Monkey Ball debuted in 2001 as one of GameCube’s most memorable launch titles. The premise was simple but addictive: guide monkeys inside transparent balls through floating mazes against the clock, collecting bananas along the way.
Its sequel Super Monkey Ball 2 arrived in 2002 improving the formula, and both games were eventually compiled into Super Monkey Ball Deluxe for PS2 in 2005.
This web port arrives at a perfect moment. The series has experienced a recent resurgence with releases like Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania in 2021 and Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble in 2024, but nothing compares to the pure nostalgia of the originals.
Now anyone can experience those classics without needing emulators, ROMs or vintage consoles.
The community on social media is already celebrating the project, with thousands sharing their attempts at beating levels that frustrated them in their youth.
Some users are joking that their work productivity is officially dead now that they can play Super Monkey Ball from any browser tab.
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