BALL x PIT Reviews
Ball x Pit is without question the surprise hit of the year, a title that came so far out of left field and is so wacky that of course Devolver Digital is its publisher. Their golden touch yet again has found a game so fun, so addictive, that it is easily a contender for my personal Game of the Year. When a game is on your mind every hour of day, even when you are focused on an entirely different game, then you've certainly done something right.
BALL x PIT is enchanting primarily for its originality; mixing genres is always a risky decision in the gaming world, but Kenny Sun and Devolver Digital have proven with their work that shooting spheres and breaking blocks can be extremely addictive and engaging, as well as a mesmerizing experience when all the pieces fit together. In the end, even the game's problems regarding grinding and repetitiveness aren't enough to prevent it from being highly recommended.
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Is BALL x PIT destined to be the next roguelike addiction that will sweep the globe? Not quite. While this ball-flinging indie is a satisfying and creative genre twist, its reliance on repetition likely won’t capture players quite to the degree of other roguelike x greats. That’s not to say that BALL x PIT isn’t a well-rounded experience; in fact, it’s a game that most roguelike fans will find strangely relaxing and hypnotic. And if, like me, you’re nostalgic for the brick-breaking gameplay of yesteryear, then these balls are certainly worth grabbing.
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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To conclude, BALL x PIT was an otherworldly experience. From the graphics to the simple controls, all the way to the superb soundtrack, I found myself grinding for hours trying to make it to the next level, even when I felt like getting off
Ball x Pit is a very clever combination of genres that is expectedly pure chaos and a whole lot of fun.
BALL x PIT channels many familiar traits from other games. The block-busting gameplay of Breakout, the automated action of Vampire Survivors, and the constructive strategy of city builders. Where it succeeds is distilling these disparate elements down to their strongest, simplest elements and fusing them into an addictive rogue-like where it’s hard to resist just one more go.
BALL x PIT is one of the few roguelikes that truly stands out today. Devolver Digital let it go wild, resulting in a chaotic, creative experience powered by its brilliant Ball Fusion system. It’s fresh, fun, and unlike anything else—just buy it and see for yourself!
BALL x PIT is a digital delirium that mixes precision, luck, planning and stubbornness in almost perfect doses.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Ball x Pit is an addictive ball-breaking cross-genre sugar-rush that'll keep you up all night in the best ways as you keep going deeper, looking for the higher scores, and ways to improve your run.
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.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
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.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
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.