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Sadball

Chase pins as a bowling ball with dreamlike abilities in a surreal bowling alley.

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October 31, 2024
1 year and 274 days ago
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Positive36 reviews91.7%

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About the Game

Sadball is an expressive 3D platformer.

Explore Hidden Worlds




The pins have escaped!
Follow pins into 48 hidden worlds.

Collect Mysterious Fruits




What effect will they have?

Meet Strange Pins




Some pins are different...

Perform Expressive Stunts




Explore with style!

Go for a Strike!




Can you play a perfect game?

More Info


  • Polished support for keyboard and controller!
  • Learn hundreds of tricks with an in-game discovery system!
  • Explore 48 open ended levels!
  • Eat ten different fruit, each with a unique effect!
  • Deep momentum-based combat with a dual parry system!
  • Fast, expressive movement with support for speedrunning!
  • An accessible learning curve!
  • Uncover a rich, atmospheric narrative that doesn't interrupt gameplay!