BALL x PIT Reviews
The combination of level- and base-gameplay is really what makes Ball x Pit a joy to play. You’ll either end up with a winning run and get to either progress further down the pit, or you’ll quickly realise that a character needs to be levelled up through more levels, or through careful upgrading of buildings tied to speed, damage, and so on. There’s always something to do, and you’re always progressing in some way.
If there’s any complaints to make about Ball x Pit it’s that there’s not more game here. Only having eight levels means you’ll revisit a lot of the same sights and you might eventually get bored of the repetition.
BALL x PIT is a mash-up of Vampire Survivors and Breakout, and it is just as addictive. Runs are short and explosive, and you can feel the improvements in between them, all lending itself to giving it one last try, again and again.
BALL X PIT is one of the most satisfying and engaging games we've played all year. No matter what type of gamer you are, BALL X PIT is a must-play.
An excellent brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite on PS5
Feeling like a combination of Vampire Survivors and Peggle, BALL x PIT is a unique roguelike that we simply can't get enough of. It's tough, and death can come quite easily, but that just makes us want to jump in again and again.
BALL X PIT filled a hole, or a pit if you will, for me that I wasn't aware I had. The only thing I can do is keep crawling back out, shouting that others should join in, before I'm dragged back into its depths again. I don't think I'll be leaving the BALL X PIT anytime soon.
I really loved BALL x PIT. Its gameplay is addictive to no end and every aspect just enriches the experience that much more.
Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun bring us a highly addictive title that combines action and strategy. In each stage, we must manage our weapons well, fuse the balls, and evolve them as much as possible.
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BALL x PIT is a digital delirium that mixes precision, luck, planning and stubbornness in almost perfect doses.
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BALL x PIT does everything I want a roguelike game to do, delivering fun mechanics in an infinitely replayable loop that also manages to be a unique departure from many games in the genre. Paired with gorgeous dark fantasy pixel art, incredible music, and a fun, unique setting, the game gives you many reasons to give it a try and few excuses to avoid it.
If you're not sick of the roguelite systems seen in games like Vampire Survivors and Balatro applied to other games, you're sure to enjoy Ball X Pit. The block-breaking mechanics it uses are a lot of fun, and it's always satisfying to see the results of a well-crafted build. However, it can get repetitive eventually.
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A distant cousin of Vampire Survivors, Ball x Pit is a shoot 'em up that falls short in terms of boldness and demands a great deal of patience from players. That said, it doesn’t mean it’s a bad game.
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BALL x PIT stands out for its inventiveness by combining frantic action, roguelite progression, and block-breaking mechanics into a unique experience. The sphere fusion system and the cycle of building and upgrading the city provide a constant sense of progress and experimentation, while the retro visuals and controlled chaos of the battles make each match intense and engaging. However, the repetition of stages, constant grinding, and lack of variety eventually diminish some of the initial impact. Still, it remains a notable title for its originality and hypnotizing action.
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When I looked at the trailer for Ball x Pit I was immediately intrigued but I didn't think it would grab my attention like it did. Whether it was getting a few more resources or inching closer to the end of the level it seemed like there was constant progression during my time with this one from beginning to end. Even if I failed a run, there was some kind of progression being made to make me have a better chance on the next go. It's not often I have to think about how a game was bad and I think that deserves some kudos. Ball x Pit has definitely solidified itself as one of my top games of 2025!
There’s a deliriously intense artistry to BALL x PIT that’s hard to quantify. It’s in the way chaos and control dance together, the way failure feels like progress, the way sound, light, and motion fuse into something hypnotic. BALL x PIT isn’t just a great roguelite; it’s one of the best games of the year, period.
Ball x Pit is a game that I never want to stop playing, thanks to its clever fusion of Breakout bouncing and Roguelike randomness.
Ball x Pit came out of left field for me, and completely blew me away with its charming visuals and addictive gameplay loop. It's the ultimate time waster and will keep you hooked for hours at a time. Definitely one of the must-play titles of 2025, and everyone can pick it up and enjoy it.
Ball X Pit is an achievement of gaming, perfectly blending classic brick breaker arcade games and roguelite base-building into the most pure fun of the year.