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Buddies in a Ball

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67%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
monetization, stability
92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Buddies in a Ball is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Stoic Software and was released on January 20, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Buddies in a Ball is a co-op platformer where 1-4 friends are stuck inside of a metal ball together. Coordinate your movements, roll, jump, and scream your way through diverse levels. You're working against the clock, jeering announcers, and a ravenous audience. Key Gameplay Elements: Teamwork: 1-4 players control the ball together, communication and coordination are key. Physics: Realistic …

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
monetization5 negative mentions
  • Highly enjoyable co-op gameplay with friends, fostering communication and teamwork.
  • Creative and satisfying level design with momentum-based challenges and speed-running elements.
  • Humorous and entertaining presentation including funny announcer lines and themed in-game advertisements.
  • Occasional bugs and collision glitches that can lead to frustration or unintended gameplay moments.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as instant re-entry into the ball and strict level boundaries, can limit skill expression and player choice.
  • Repetitive music and sound effects that may feel monotonous after extended play sessions.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a humorous and momentum-based mechanic that can be fun, especially in multiplayer or speedrunning contexts, but currently feels somewhat inconsistent and could benefit from more intentional design and gameplay changes. Some sections are seen as minor inconveniences or skippable, suggesting they need functional roles or puzzles to enhance engagement. Overall, solid mechanics paired with entertaining social interactions improve the experience.

    • “This style of gameplay is quite fun and lends well to speed running the levels to get a fast completion time.”
    • “I enjoy the momentum-based gameplay of Biab very much.”
    • “Mechanics were solid to learn, and the laughs with friends made the experience better.”
    • “Would probably benefit from some slight gameplay changes to account for whether you are playing multiplayer or single player.”
    • “There aren't many of these levels which make this the center of gameplay, but there are enough of them that I wish they could be 'multiplayer exclusive' levels rather than part of the main game.”
    • “In the current state of gameplay, you can also just mash 'shift' to instantly get back into the ball with no cooldown which allows you to virtually skip these sections entirely and play as if they don't happen.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the game's humorous and entertaining monetization elements, especially the witty advertisements and announcer voice lines, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. They express a desire for even more creative ads and voice content to maintain this engaging flavor.

  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is praised for its funny announcer, advertisements, and creative narration, which add a unique and enjoyable layer to the experience. However, some users find it occasionally frustrating and feel the comedic elements could be more intentionally integrated into the gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes to a distinctive and entertaining atmosphere.

    • “This game's creative and sadistic level design paired with its hilarious ads and narration make it the juicy little burger my friends and I have been looking for.”
    • “The announcer and advertisements are pretty funny.”
    • “It was hilarious but also kind of frustrating, and I feel like it could actually be a really fun mechanic if it was done more intentionally.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences minor glitches occasionally, but the developers' responsiveness to player feedback and ongoing adjustments make the overall stability acceptable and worth it.

  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music, paired with the announcer, creates a fun, Jackbox Murder Trivia-like atmosphere. However, the single repeated track may become repetitive during extended play sessions.

    • “And the music plus the announcer gives me major Jackbox Murder Trivia vibes.”
    • “The music seems to be the same track the entire time, which isn't bad, but it can become repetitive after playing for a few hours.”
    • “The music plus the announcer gives me major Jackbox Murder Trivia vibes.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for an emotionally evocative experience that is rich in character and compelling enough to keep them engaged and returning for more.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect highlights the importance of effective communication, coordination, and strategic planning to enhance overall performance. These elements are crucial for achieving optimal results in the game.

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Buddies in a Ball is a casual platformer game with comedy theme.

Buddies in a Ball is available on PC and Windows.

Buddies in a Ball was released on January 20, 2026.

Buddies in a Ball was developed by Stoic Software.

Buddies in a Ball has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Buddies in a Ball for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Buddies in a Ball is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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