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BALL x PIT
Developer Kenny Sun and Friends
Ball x Pit is a roguelike video game developed by Kenny Sun and published by Devolver Digital. It was released on macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S in October 2025, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version released later that month. The game combines two separate gameplay loops, an Arkanoid-inspired action stage where the player defeats monsters by bouncing balls against them, and a city… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
563 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
388 positive · 42 negative
95% range 87–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 388 | 42 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 49 | 3 | 61 |
| Mastodon * | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
16,246 of 16,984 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
91% recommend · 263 yes, 26 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 289 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (26,239 of 27,546 positive).
Some reviewers note that the game becomes repetitive after many hours and lacks endgame content. [1][2][3][4] A few players criticize the town-building aspect and the reliance on DPS checks. [4][5][6]
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- [5]
The town building part of the game really ruins this for me. I want to shoot balls in a pit, not build a poorly planned village lol On a serious note, one of my criteria for a good roguelike is that it should be beatable even with a bad build; and you do get bad builds early on in the game. However, the core gameplay mechanic of dps checks and auto scrolling prevents you from salvaging a way to win. You can't dodge, …
- [1]
This digital crack very VERY addictive. Basically a rougelite brickbreaker with a touch of farming sim. Too bad the end game progression and content is lacking. WE NEED ENDLESS MODE
- [9]
Now this is an amazing little game with an incredibly addicting gameplay loop. You build and upgrade your city so that you can dive deeper into the abyss, and the deeper you go, the more you can upgrade your city. The loop feeds into itself perfectly, and it’s good, addictive, even. The gameplay feels like one of those dopamine squeezing reels you find on TikTok while doomscrolling that just scratch that itch in …
- [10]
OVERVIEW: Many moons ago I recall folks enjoying games mostly intended for a relaxed time, such as the Pinball tables, to an extent, Tetris, Columns, Arkanoid. The latter wasn’t particularly impressive but I would say I would give it a pass back in the days… currently, following its footsteps, Devolver Digital with the efforts of Kenny Sun and Friends, really delivered an improvement to this scope of games with Ball …
- [3]
Good Game, But Not as Good as People Say Ball x Pit is a good game, but in my opinion, it’s a bit overrated. The core idea is very strong. The different balls and how you can combine them to create unique effects is genuinely fun and creative. The characters also stand out they’re not just simple stat swaps, but offer noticeably different playstyles and experiences. Gameplay The first 10-20 hours are very engaging. …
Summarised from 34 of the 412 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked BALL x PIT talk about addictive gameplay loop with high replay value; those who didn't talk about repetitive after many hours, lacking variety. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Ball x Pit received "generally favorable" reviews on multiple platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received "mighty" approval, being recommended by 92% of critics. The newly released iOS and Android version also received positive reviews. The game sold more than 300,000 units across all platforms in its first five days. In December 2025, the game surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide. Following this success, the developers announced plans to support the game with three free content updates scheduled for release throughout 2026.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 563 · most liked firstThis game is kinda like those fake mobile ads you see everywhere except they had the balls to actually make it into a real game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shows Playstation icons if you use a Playstation controller. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"This game is going to make a million dollars." I spoke to Kenny Sun, the creator of the viral hit Ball X Pit, about how he made the game and what success has been like for him. This week's column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
neutral · AI labelView post →Yeah it's good. Maybe a little bit addictive? I would love to elaborate but need to get back to playing it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My next game is BALL x PIT, a ball bouncing, base building roguelite. It’s been almost a decade since my first commercial release and this one feels like the culmination of all of my effort. The demo is out now on Steam, I’m excited to finally be able to share it with you all!
positive · AI labelView post →I’m loving Ball x Pit. I’m a big fan of brick breaker games, and combining that with Survivors style gameplay is such a good idea. The city builder pinball mashup between runs is great too. This game speaks to me intently.
positive · AI labelView post →10 hours the first day says it all. this, megabonk and tower dominion and you're not gonna need trash AAA gaming for a good while
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I reviewed the excellent Ball x Pit. Block breaking Survivors-style action with pinball city building thrown in for good measure? It's like they made a game just for me. Read here: www.thejimquisition.com/post/ball-x-...
positive · AI labelView post →This digital crack very VERY addictive. Basically a rougelite brickbreaker with a touch of farming sim. Too bad the end game progression and content is lacking. WE NEED ENDLESS MODE
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What games are you actually enjoying right now?. I saw a video on [spawnwave](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNGGofVjZIA) that talked today about what games people are enjoying in 2026 right now. And the different reactions of different social media/sites. I personally am loving **Wild Blue Skie** s. Its just starfox. Thats what I want to play! **BALL x PIT** is a whole lot of fun. I didn't think it would be but it keeps getting better and better. I also liked FTL back in the…
neutral · AI labelView post →Honestly, I don't know how they do it. somehow the vast majority of games Devolver Digital heavily advertises and publishes at various game conference or awards shows are just so damnably fun to play even if the aesthetics are not my cup of tea. You get ALOT of content for 15 dollars. Probably around 25-30 hours to "beat" and 30-50 hours to complete. Each character you unlock have really unique passive or outright change the paradigm of how you approach the level. I am not kidding here nor…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New month, new game releases! This month I have a list with 100 notable game releases for you. Including Digimon Story Time Stranger, Ball x Pit, Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4 and more. [1/2] 5 pages:
neutral · AI labelView post →Who would have thought a roguelite that is part brick breaker, part city builder and part Tetris could be so damn fun? It has a relatively fun gameplay loop which can keep you entertained for hours at a time (or all night if you suffer from 'one more round-itus') It's not too challenging so it's a great game to kick back and relax with. Music is actually pretty good so I'm not always throwing it on mute to listen to things on the side. Has a great cast of characters who all come with their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please join us for a special Devolver Direct this year, a showcase for one small developer making a tremendous little game called BALL x PIT. BALL x PIT: The Kenny Sun Story June 6 | 5PM Pacific | Summer Game Fest
neutral · AI labelView post →When I go to sleep at night I dream of the perfect roguelite.. When it's found It would finally be true And I could stop this terrible search.. And the search is finally over.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BALL x PIT IN TWO WEEKS! This game will consume your mind while you're awake and haunt your dreams while you're asleep. We're obsessed. And some big news coming tomorrow for demo players...
neutral · AI labelView post →Sometimes there is a game that combines clean pleasing visual experience, a brilliant audio composition, and a great way to talk about my special balls all in one package. The music goes balls deep and draws you in. The different ball handlers all have their special talent of manipulating your balls in a way that feels different and yet really good at the same time. You can even build a town that is dedicated to making your handlers do their ball handling better. The combat can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is pure mindless fun. Never too challenging but always satisfying. It commits fully to the core mantra of "combining things is cool" and just pushes it to the extreme. The town building in between rounds is just as addictive and I was pleasantly surprised at how unique and distinguished they made the unlockable characters. Of course, it's also got the sauce with super satisfying visual and audible feedback which kept the synapses in my monkey brain constantly firing. On top of all that, I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The "just 1 more run" factor is strong with this one thanks to the brilliant slices of gameplay variety thrown to the player and the incentive to do so. Very enjoyable experience, this game is tight.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This week alone, I’ve played Absolum, BALL x PIT, Megabonk, CloverPit, Ghost Of Yotei, Hades 2 + a yet to be released game. Every single one of these has been incredible. What a year.
positive · AI labelView post →This, megabonk and kingdom two crowns have literally cured my 6 year gaming drought. Gaming never felt good anymore yet still felt the urge to play, until now. What a fantastic, simple ish yet challenging game. Thank you, for making gaming enjoyable again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium welcome a host of games this September: 🐉 RuneScape: Dragonwilds 🤼♂️ WWE 2K26 🪩 Ball x Pit 💘 Date Everything! …and more. Full details: play.st/3VknKEg
neutral · AI labelView post →PUT 👏 THE 👏 BALLS 👏 IN 👏 THE 👏 BOX 👏 BALL x PIT gets a global physical PS5/Switch release with orders starting… TODAY! 📀 FULL Game + Regal Update on Disc/Cart 🃏 Bonus poster + cards included 📦 All in a physical box to display on your shelf Head to your favorite retailer and grab BALL x PIT now!
neutral · AI labelView post →I started playing Ball x Pit last night and around the time the enemies started doing the marching sound with the music, I turned to my wife and went “Oh, this game is *dangerous.*”
positive · AI labelView post →Now this is an amazing little game with an incredibly addicting gameplay loop. You build and upgrade your city so that you can dive deeper into the abyss, and the deeper you go, the more you can upgrade your city. The loop feeds into itself perfectly, and it’s good, addictive, even. The gameplay feels like one of those dopamine squeezing reels you find on TikTok while doomscrolling that just scratch that itch in your brain, but here you actually have control and pick your own playstyle with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game Only complain that bosses could be better, different levels could be more different from each other, a few small bugs here and there. Oh and a even faster 4th speed mode
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Far more enjoyable than Megabonk, it shines with its great build diversity and a rewarding sense of player progression.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the year of the indie masterpieces. I just went from Silk Song to Hades 2 to Ball Pit and all of them are freaking masterpieces. Ball Pit is addicting as hell and you can tell it was made by people who knew what to do with every aspect of this game. Pure master craft with excellent balance and spot on controls and game play. Great music and graphics all culminating in absolute fun. So fun. Every friend I tell about this game is hooked moments later. Another game of the year for those…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Out now on PlayStation Plus Game Catalog: 🪩 Ball x Pit 🏙️ Slitterhead …and more. Full details: play.st/4rpIWop
neutral · AI labelView post →WOAH BALL x PIT is nominated for Best Independent Game at this year's Game Awards! Thank you everyone, and go vote for BALLS!!!🎉🎉🏐🏐
neutral · AI labelView post →Four games that defined my 2025: (with bonus shout out to current obsession Ball x Pit)
positive · AI labelView post →After 36 hours in the demo getting the first 3 characters through FAST+9... I had to take a break. I was having bad dreams about getting single fusions 3 times in a row every time, because it kept happening in rea llife. Every time it did I cursed the game's creator. I must have said "F*** you Kenny Sun" no less than 50 times in the span of a month. And then it launched. And all is forgiven. You'll see what I mean when you play on far enough, not gonna spoil anything, but you're in for one…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish I liked this more than I did. I love the way this looks and sounds, but the moment to moment gameplay just isn't engaging enough for me. The levels themselves really lack interesting enemy patterns and behaviours, gameplay curveballs/surprises, and variety in general. It's all a very "flat" experience with no particular highs or lows, just turn your brain off and launch balls everywhere until your DPS simply isn't high enough to break through (regardless of your skills). Then there's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BALL x PIT launches October 15 on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Game Pass! Switch 2 also coming this fall. Watch the new trailer and wishlist now!
neutral · AI labelView post →OVERVIEW: Many moons ago I recall folks enjoying games mostly intended for a relaxed time, such as the Pinball tables, to an extent, Tetris, Columns, Arkanoid. The latter wasn’t particularly impressive but I would say I would give it a pass back in the days… currently, following its footsteps, Devolver Digital with the efforts of Kenny Sun and Friends, really delivered an improvement to this scope of games with Ball X Pit UNIQUE TRAITS The game's most distinct feature is its "Ball Fusion" and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ball x Pit is the greatest game since Balatro. That is a warning, btw.
positive · AI labelView post →The last couple of characters you unlock in BALL X PIT are so funny. I’ve been hot and cold on the game but after finishing it I think it’s overall a game that does a lot of really interesting stuff in a fairly limited space that just barely brushes up on overstaying its welcome. A perfect 8/10 game
positive · AI labelView post →BALL x PIT is $11.99 on Steam buff.ly/qoolA08 Humble buff.ly/7NvdFfT Deck verified also on Game Pass Ultimate
neutral · AI labelView post →TODAY BALL X PIT PC, SWITCH, PLAYSTATION, XBOX YOU WILL DREAM ABOUT THIS GAME
neutral · AI labelView post →The new BALL x PIT demo is up on Steam ahead of the October 15 launch! 🏘️ new base expansion 👫 new character: The Cohabitants 💜 new character with Twitch integration: False Messiah 🌀 new balls, evolutions, passives, and buildings All progress carries over to the full game!
neutral · AI labelView post →Me eyeing Ball X Pit on Switch 2 and waiting for my paycheck to hit
neutral · AI labelView post →Please add a Platinum ball after getting everythings, and the only thing that it will do is being pretty
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2026 game #2: Ball X Pit On a lighter note, not 30 min later I hit credits in the pit and I’m pretty sure I tripped all sorts of balls (iykyk). Vampire Survivors brought me into bullet heaven last year but the brick breaker twist & even the base building might have landed a new genre fav for me! 🫣
positive · AI labelView post →Fun, addictive and satisfying the first 10 hours, but becomes a bit repetitive and cumbersome afterwards. The presentation of it is also very snazzy and overall, I had a good time with it. Enjoyable lil adventure, but just don't expect an insane amount of replay value. I got 30 hours out of it though, which is still p chunky.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is great. Turn one ball into more balls. Turn more balls into even more balls. Turn even more balls into fiery infernos that obliterates the whole screen. I am satisfied.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Best New York Game are: 🔵 Despelote 🔵 Baby Steps 🔵 Consume Me 🔵 Old Skies 🔵 Ball x Pit 🔵 Skate Story
neutral · AI labelView post →I told people about Ball x Pit, and now people tell me they can't stop playing Sorry/ you're welcome. www.gamefile.news/p/a-catchy-g...
positive · AI labelView post →put about 10 hours in the demo, giving it a positive review without playing much of main game, demo was that good. if you look at the game and think "maybe id like it", you will.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good Game, But Not as Good as People Say Ball x Pit is a good game, but in my opinion, it’s a bit overrated. The core idea is very strong. The different balls and how you can combine them to create unique effects is genuinely fun and creative. The characters also stand out they’re not just simple stat swaps, but offer noticeably different playstyles and experiences. Gameplay The first 10-20 hours are very engaging. During this time, you’re constantly discovering new ball…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easily one of my favorite steamdeck games to play. But don't let that stop you if you want to play it on a PC. Pure addiction in its purest form
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At this point I've spent over a day of my life playing this game and I don't regret it one bit. The gameplay, visuals, sound fx, and music are all great but what makes this game even better is the fact that it's simply mesmerizing to play. I was not expecting that when I picked this up. Playing the game feels hypnotic like it lulls me into some kind of gamer trance. I love it! Rarely does a game lure me into starting a new game+ but this one did. You can complete the game again with a harder…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the best bullet hell games I have played and one of the most unique takes on one I have seen yet. This game is like if you fused Peggle, bullet hell and an idle farmer into one single entity. It has all of the good time consuming features mixed into fun gameplay that is very different from the other games in the genre. Like I mentioned, this game plays kinda like Peggle, but with the lane moving and difficulty increasing over time. There are tons of crazy special ball effects,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BALL x PIT is $11.99 on XBL buff.ly/YEKmz1A also on Game Pass Ultimate
neutral · AI labelView post →The town building part of the game really ruins this for me. I want to shoot balls in a pit, not build a poorly planned village lol On a serious note, one of my criteria for a good roguelike is that it should be beatable even with a bad build; and you do get bad builds early on in the game. However, the core gameplay mechanic of dps checks and auto scrolling prevents you from salvaging a way to win. You can't dodge, there's no environmental power ups, there's nothing a player can do to offset…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ball X Pit is a fun casual roguelite. Don't go into it expecting a balanced, skill-based game (think gold stake Balatro). The developers clearly wanted to create a game that's just plain fun, with game-breaking synergies that light up your screen with thousands of balls and effects. The core game loop alternates between a Breakout-bullet-hell hybrid and a calm town builder. The evolution and fusion mechanics of the former allow for the creation of almost arbitrary abilities, which can be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most fun and addictive games I've played in a long time. Here's a quick summary: Gameplay - Fun, addictive, fast and rewarding. The combinations feel endless. Story - There is none. Smash stuff, that's it. Characters - Theres a ton of characters to choose from. All very different and distinct and each with their own special skill / buff. Super fun to try them all. Difficulty - Game can be difficult at times, especially starting out, but once you get used to it, you start…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You will like my indie game if you played these games: - Ball x Pit 🪩 - Megabonk 🔨 - Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos 🪓 - Holo cure ❤️🩹 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #roguelite
neutral · AI labelView post →The best Rogue-lite innovative game I've seen lately, the progression is on point, the game play is amazing and addictive, the fusions, evolution options, combinations and build variety is mind blowing, there are over 25 different combinations not to mention evolution of evolution combinations. Very very recommended, and to the dev team I say, your game is a 10/10, please keep innovating and keep expanding on what the players can do, your ideas are very cool and you have a gem in your hands.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game started off really strong but gradually went downhill. I genuinely liked the core concept — the fundamentals are solid — but the progression just isn’t fun. Most of the characters you unlock feel uninspired and add little joy to the experience. I recently tried the character that makes the gameplay turn-based, and that was the last straw for me — it completely killed my interest. Farming also loses its purpose after a while, since you end up with an excess of resources.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NEW: Fun chat with Ball x Pit mastermind Kenny Sun - Does it matter how I play? Sun: "It is very much a game about pretending that you’re getting better by getting better stats" - Max no. of balls on screen: 1,000; (slightly less on Switch; alert Digital Foundry!) www.gamefile.news/p/ball-x-pit...
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