BALL x PIT Reviews
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.
Ball X Pit does get grindy and repetitious halfway through, especially when it comes to levelling up to match each new stage's difficulty curve. But when you're pinging balls and combining power-ups to make the most devastating attacks possible with just ricocheting and slinging metal spheres down enemy throats, you can't put the controller down. The gameplay loop is truly a blast through and through.
Ball x Pit might just be the most addictive game I’ve ever played. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is up to you to decide, but I can at least attest that it did not turn me into that lizard-brained, slack-jawed caveman living purely off of instinct and the desire to watch numbers go up that other games of this ilk do. Put that quote in your accolades trailer, Devolver. I dare you.
BALL x PIT is a brilliant mish-mash of two genres, with excellent strategic choices in its main gameplay sections. The town building may not be for all, but I enjoyed it well enough. The only minor issue was the sameness of the progression between the base game and new game plus. Still, it took me nearly 60 hours to get to that point; it's in Game Pass on Day One, and I had a blast while doing it.
BALL x PIT feels like the next big thing, an evolution in all the genres it exists in. This is a game you’re meant to be restarting after deaths, beginning new runs after successes, and treadmill of progression. There’s never a sense of going backwards or feeling stuck, as there’s always something to do. BALL x PIT is simply not to be missed, and sure to be your newest obsession.
BALL x PIT manages to give players precisely what they’re looking for with a roguelike brick breaker. A continual progression system that keeps going, lots of ways to progress, and an enjoyable gameplay cycle.
BALL x PIT is an addictive roguelike by Kenny Sun that offers great value through its diverse characters, floors, and combinable special balls. Each floor features unique visuals, music, and enemies, encouraging varied tactics rather than repetitive play. While some evolutions are unbalanced and AOE damage dominates, the Arkanoid-style gameplay keeps runs fun and engaging. Progression feels rewarding, with stronger characters, new blueprints, and unlockable content.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
The interplay of game systems and gothic styling of playable characters, enemies, weapon, and town upgrades elevates an already incredible game to something all-consuming. Something so good that it scares me.