Sea Balloon (2025)

Developer: Red Balloon
Publisher: Red Balloon, Sejong Univ. PandoraCube
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You guide a red balloon through island landscapes, choosing distances to soar skyward across seas and mountains in a challenging 3D platformer.

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What players say

Players say the balloon physics are impressive but the difficulty is punishing, with some calling it a test of patience. Many complain about slow movement, tricky controls, and bad color choices that make landing spots unclear. A few praise the game for its faithful physics.

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