BALL x PIT

A brick breaker turned roguelite

In BALL x PIT, players descend into a pit filled with enemies that advance toward them like the bricks in a brick breaker. They fire bouncing balls that deal damage and pick up new balls and bonuses during a run. According to the official Steam description, balls can be fused, and the loot brought back is used to expand a base, generate resources and recruit new heroes for later runs. The game is designed by independent developer Kenny Sun with a small team.

Platforms

According to the official stores, BALL x PIT launched on October 15, 2025 on PC (Steam, with macOS support), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC through the Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition followed on the eShop on October 28, 2025. A mobile version arrived on the App Store on March 12, 2026, free to download with in-app purchases; the official site also links to Google Play.

What critics say

All three reviews used here were played on PC. Destructoid (9/10) highlights a blend of genres that creates something new, a simple and addictive loop and great value, but finds the brick breaking repetitive in long sessions and the ending too easy once the character is very powerful. Gaming Nexus (9.5/10) calls it a perfect fusion of brick breaker and roguelite, highly replayable thanks to its many hero and ball combinations, with its only complaint being base management that is awkward on a controller. Hooked Gamers (9.3/10) praises a gripping loop, simple controls and runs of twenty minutes or less, ideal on handheld devices.

Editions and prices

Checked on November 12, 2026: the game usually costs €14.99. It is on sale for €7.49 on Steam (until November 19 according to Steam), on the PlayStation Store (without a subscription, until November 20, 2026 at 23:59 UTC; it is also in the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog), on the Microsoft Store (no end date shown) and on the Nintendo eShop, for both Switch and the Switch 2 Edition, until December 2, 2026. A boxed PS5 edition sells for €24.99 at E.Leclerc. The Risen Ballbylon DLC is sold separately and is not included here.

Who is it for?

Roguelite fans who like short sessions and experimenting with combinations. Reviews note that a run lasts around twenty minutes, which suits handheld play, but that base management is more comfortable with a mouse than a controller.

Press average

The rating block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews played on PC, checked on November 12, 2026: Destructoid 9/10, Gaming Nexus 9.5/10 and Hooked Gamers 9.3/10. Each score is converted to a 20-point scale and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.