Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 users can play the roguelike game Ball x Pit free until June 1, but the catch is that they must have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Ball x Pit was released in 2025 by indie studio Kenny Sun & Friends. Since then, it has earned praise from both players and critics, currently holding an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam with a satisfaction rate above 90% based on more than 25,000 reviews.
Many consider Ball x Pit one of the best indie games of 2025. On the review aggregator site OpenCritic, the game holds an average top critic score of 86 out of 100, with 92% of critics recommending it. Part of Ball x Pit's appeal comes from its blend of roguelike and base-building gameplay. Players battle through endless waves of enemies, which form the roguelike core of the experience. After each run, they earn resources that can be used to expand a base and unlock further progression, which creates the game's base-building layer.
Game Rant chats with the creator of the upcoming roguelite Breakout-style title BALL x PIT regarding its gameplay, tone, and development.
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