Underplayed Gems

Balaball (2025)

Balaball cover
Developer
ZHR
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.9 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Shooting pinballs into a chaotic physics sandbox, chasing high scores through lucky bounces and tactical deck-building combos.

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What players say

Players enjoy the roguelike pinball hybrid, praising its vast item pool and the satisfying chain reactions that rack up points. Many note the steep challenge of optimizing builds, but also find that mindless placement still yields progress. The near-total lack of tutorial and dense item descriptions are common complaints.

Screenshots

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