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Ball x Pit Sells 300,000 in Five Days After Cross-Platform Launch

Word-of-mouth from a cross-platform, Game Pass launch is fueling overwhelmingly positive Steam ratings.

Overview

  • The indie roguelite surpassed 300,000 copies sold in under a week, following an initial 100,000 in the first 24 hours.
  • The game launched on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, with a Switch 2 version planned.
  • It arrived on Xbox Game Pass at launch, expanding discoverability alongside traditional sales.
  • Steam user reception is exceptionally strong, with over 3,000 reviews averaging about 95% positive and an “overwhelmingly positive” label.
  • Developer Kenny Sun, published by Devolver Digital, thanked players on Bluesky after the breakout reception of the Breakout‑inspired, Vampire Survivors‑style roguelite.