Buddies in a Ball (2026)

Developer: Stoic Software
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic cooperative game where up to four friends roll through obstacle courses under time pressure and mockery from an audience.

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What players say

Players love this as a chaotic co-op party game to play with friends, often comparing it to Monkey Ball. Many note glitches and stiff touchy controls, and a few say it resembles a mobile port. The solo developer receives frequent praise, and players are split on whether the game is polished or janky.

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