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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
Publishers: Devolver Digital
Release Date: Oct 15, 2025
Price (USD): $14.99
Current Players: 25k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(97%)
addictive gameplay
great music
variety of builds
progression system
unique mechanics
base-building
price value
difficulty spikes
RNG elements
grindy progression
repetitive
balance issues
tedious building
The reviews for the game are overwhelmingly positive, with players highlighting the addictive gameplay loop and variety of characters and builds as standout features. The music and sound also receive high praise, enhancing the immersive experience. However, some players point out the grindy nature of meta-progression and mixed feelings toward the base-building mechanics. While the game is loved for its engaging and fun mechanics, a few players mention potential repetition and balance issues as areas that could be improved.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an addictive gameplay loop that keeps players engaged for hours.
  • There is a great variety of characters and balls that allow for interesting combinations and strategies.
  • The music and sound design are frequently praised, adding to the overall enjoyment.
  • Players appreciate the progression system and the ability to transfer progress from the demo to the full game.
  • The game has a mix of multiple engaging elements like Breakout, base-building, and roguelike mechanics.

    • Negative Points

  • Some players feel the game can become repetitive over time.
  • There are complaints about the meta-progression system feeling grindy.
  • Balancing issues are noted, with some runs feeling more luck-based than skill-based.
  • A minority feel the building aspect could be more intuitive or impactful.

    • Mixed Points

  • The base-building feature is seen as engaging by some but feels unnecessary or tedious to others.
  • Players have differing opinions on the difficulty spikes, with some finding it challenging and others seeing it as frustrating.
  • There are mixed reviews on whether the game is worth its full price.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is highly addictive, often compared to 'digital crack' or other addictive substances.
  • There is a strong sense of satisfaction from the variety of builds and synergies players can discover.
  • The theme of 'balls' is humorously embraced and mentioned frequently throughout the reviews.
  • Many players express surprise and appreciation for the depth and quality of the game given its indie origins.
    • Updated 10/18/2025, 12:01:30 AM UTC
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