- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Release Date: Oct 28, 2025
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Kenny Sun
- Genre(s): Action, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Vertical
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 8
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Mixed: 0 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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Nov 4, 2025I can’t recommend BALL x PIT enough. Regardless of whether you’re a fan of roguelite games or not, this is easily one of the best examples of everything that makes this genre great. Plus, with the $14.99 price point and heaping piles of content, you will be playing this game for a long, long time. Personally, I can’t wait to jump back into the game and take just one more dive into the pit.
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Nov 5, 2025Ball x Pit is a surprisingly deep brick-breaker that relies heavily on smart strategy, clever experimentation, and careful planning more so than RNG and luck alone.
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Nov 7, 2025If you have Ball x Pit already, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is an easy recommendation for upgrading. If you don’t, I still think it is a fantastic version of the game, especially when playing in Handheld mode. It would be good to see more platform-specific features added in the future, though. I’m also happy that, just like Vampire Survivors did, it has gotten its hooks in me long after hitting the credits.
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Oct 30, 2025BALL x PIT is pure fun, like Dead Cells, Hades II, and other roguelites that have hit all the right notes. Its design draws on classics such as Arkanoid and bullet hell shmups, and the truth is that the mix works and is incredibly addictive. Perhaps the weakest part is the Sim city management part, but it's not the core.
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Nov 4, 2025Ball x Pit combines chaotic Breakout-style gameplay with roguelite decision-making, offering satisfying progression through city-building and unlocking new heroes, while its intense visual and gameplay stimuli keep players engaged, though the challenge can sometimes swing too easily between frustrating and overpowered.
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Jan 14, 2026It requires patience and multiple runs before everything truly clicks. If you jump in solely because everyone is praising it, you might bounce off it entirely and end up wondering what all the fuss is about. Ball X Pit is best enjoyed at your own pace, by understanding and embracing its roguelite nature. Do that, and you'll eventually find yourself immersed in the addictive chaos it brings to your console or PC.
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Apr 30, 2026The Shadow Update builds on what already works and expands it in ways that feel thoughtful and consistent. The new characters introduce fresh playstyles, the ball types open up a huge range of combinations, and the added passives and building give you more control over how everything comes together. It’s the kind of update that makes you wonder how the game felt before it existed. With one more free update on the way later this year, it’s clear the game isn’t slowing down, and if this pace continues, it’s only going to get harder to put down.