Underplayed Gems

Beach Ball Valley (2020)

Beach Ball Valley cover
Developer
Paul Eckhardt
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Simulation, Sports
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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

A carefree, low-pressure VR playground where you toss and pop beach balls in whimsical minigames with no way to lose.

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What players say

Players say the beach ball physics feel surprisingly tactile and satisfying, making for a weirdly fun and relaxing VR experience. There is little to do beyond whacking balls around, and long-term players note the game never grew into something more.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.