BALL x PIT
Action
Indie
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Family Sharing

BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

Developers: Kenny Sun and Friends
Publishers: Devolver Digital
Release Date: Oct 15, 2025
Price (USD): $14.99
Current Players: 4.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(96%)
addictive gameplay
unique mechanics
character variety
great soundtrack
satisfying progression
character abilities
fusion mechanics
build experimentation
slow early game
tedious town-building
limited enemy variety
easy endgame
Overall, the sentiment towards the game is highly positive. Players find it highly addictive, often praising the innovative fusion of genres and the variety of character abilities. The soundtrack receives significant acclaim, enhancing the experience. However, some players criticize the early game's slow pace due to meta-progression reliance and find the town-building aspect somewhat tedious. While the game excels in providing a unique gameplay experience, the later stages may become too easy after extensive progression, according to some players. Despite these flaws, the game's compelling mechanics and rewarding progression keep players engaged.

Positive Points

  • The game is highly addictive with a satisfying gameplay loop and innovative mechanics.
  • It combines elements from various genres like roguelite, brick-breaker, and city-building, creating a unique and refreshing experience.
  • Players enjoy the variety of characters, each offering unique abilities that alter gameplay.
  • The soundtrack and sound design are frequently praised, contributing to the overall immersive experience.
  • Many appreciate the game's progression system, which allows for experimentation with different builds and strategies.
  • Negative Points

  • Some players find the early game slow due to heavy reliance on meta-progression.
  • The town-building aspect is criticized by some for being tedious and feeling like a chore.
  • Certain design decisions, like the lack of enemy variety and repetitive levels, have been seen as drawbacks.
  • Players noted that the endgame becomes too easy with overpowered meta-progression, reducing challenge.
  • Mixed Points

  • While many enjoy the character variety, some feel certain characters like The Radical and The Cogitator diminish the player's agency by playing the game for you.
  • The fusion and evolution mechanics are praised for depth but can be frustrating due to the randomization and lack of clear guidance.
  • Common Themes

  • Addictiveness is a dominant theme, with many players unable to stop the 'one more run' mentality.
  • The game's progression system, combining character upgrades and town building, is a focal point for player engagement.
  • There is widespread enjoyment of experimenting with different character and ball combinations.
  • Updated 10/26/2025, 12:01:06 AM UTC