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Positive — 100% positive (15 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Catch the Souls falling from the sky! A unique game where balance and "buoyancy" are the keys to success!
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Indie, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
Navigate Octo's Balloon Challenge by balancing and catching falling Souls. Experience unique gameplay that combines balance and buoyancy to create a fun, casual adventure.
About this game
One day, for reasons unknown, Souls begin raining down from the sky…!?
To uncover the mystery, Octo and Goonyan took off to the skies... using balloons!
This spin-off mini-game from Goonya Monster stars the series’ main character, Octo.
Catch the falling Souls and keep them from spilling by using balloons to control the tilt of your container—then soar as high as you can!
◇ Simple controls!
Move left and right while launching balloons to stay afloat.
It’s easy to pick up, but your sense of balance will be put to the test!
Fun and accessible for players of all ages.
◆ Master the art of balloon control!
Choose the size and placement of your balloons to keep your container balanced.
Focus too much on one side, and it will tilt—sending your Souls tumbling down!
◆ Souls stack in sets of 10!
Collect 10 Souls to bundle them into a compact box.
Then, combine three boxes to clear them and earn a score bonus!
◆ Gotta collect them all!
Miss 7 Souls, or fall more than 500 meters, and it’s game over.
With cheers from Goonyan, keep climbing higher and gather as many Souls as you can!
◇ 【NEW】Co-op mode (Offline 2-player mode)
In 2-player mode, Orca joins the adventure from Goonya Monster!
With the container now constantly shifting left and right, you’ll need to work together to keep it balanced and climb higher…
…nicely, of course.
For “Two-Player Mode,” please connect two controller devices.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
[TGS Sale] 33% Off Sale Now On!
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, taking place at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, September 17, through Monday, September 21 (a national holiday)!To celebrate, we’re holding a limited-time \ sale! ✨During this demo session, you’ll also be able to try out the “2-Player Mode,” a new feature added in the full release!You’re sure to have a quick and fun time playing with friends and family!High-score rankings during the TGS will be displayed on the scoreboard at our booth.Can you keep your name on the board until the very last day—!? Be sure to give it a try and aim for a spot on the leaderboard!Read full article on Community Announcements (T)AnnouncementsOfficial
Out Now!
The Goonya Monster universe expands today with four brand-new spin-off titles, each starring fan-favorite characters in their own casual gameplay adventures.With simple, intuitive controls, these games are easy to pick up and play—making them perfect for players of all ages, whether you're playing solo or with friends and family.■GAME NEWSRead full article on Community Announcements (mt_yamazaki)AnnouncementsOfficial
Four Goonya Monster spin-off titles launch April 26, 2026!
In addition to existing single-player modes, the full release introduces brand-new 2-player modes.Your favorite character might even be playable with friends and family…?Designed for a wide range of players, all titles feature simple, easy-to-learn controls—no matter how you play.You might find yourself coming back for “just one more run” before you know it.*Please note that with the transition to the full release version, the online and local rankings for the Early Access version will be reset.We appreciate your understanding.■Game■■Octo’s Balloon ChallengeCatch the Souls raining down from the sky using precise balance and control!◆Balance and buoyancy are the keys to a high score!Launch balloons with careful aim to keep your container balanced and prevent Souls from falling.In 2-player co-op mode, Orca joins the action from Goonya Monster!Work together to keep the constantly shifting container balanced—and aim even higher… if you can stay in sync.■Snail’s Knock Out!Shoot, dodge, and dash through stages that keep getting faster!◆Quick decision-making is everything!Will you knock out incoming undead, or dodge past them? Your reflexes will be put to the test!Fill your gauge to unleash bombs that wipe out enemies and obstacles in one go.In 2-player versus mode, Pirarucu joins the battle!Steal power-ups, tackle your opponent off the stage, and overpower your rival before facing the final boss! ■Toad’s Soul HopperA tense hopping action game where you overcome brutal obstacles with a custom-built machine!◆All you need is courage!Adjust your angle, time your jumps, and push forward through unforgiving terrain.In 2-player versus mode, the mastermind behind it all—Anemone—appears!Master your hopping skills to collect more coins than your opponent within the time limit.Crashing into your rival to steal their coins is just one of many viable strategies!■Pirarucu’s Money RushCollect coins and shop your way to victory in this high-speed shopping runner!◆Spend wisely!Use double ...Read full article on Community Announcements (mt_yamazaki)Patch NotesOfficial
Unity Security Vulnerability Update
We have addressed the security vulnerability issue in Unity. https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01/remediation We look forward to your continued support of "Octo's Balloon Challenge".Read full article on Community Announcements (mt_yamazaki)Patch NotesOfficial
【Announcing Update Version 0.2.1】
The update to version 0.2.1 will be on August/2 (JST 12:00) for functional adjustment and bug fixes. The details of the update are as follows. ◆ Functional Adjustment ・The character voices included in the SE have been added as a separate item in the game settings. - With this change, the volume of SE and character voices can be adjusted separately. ・You can now perform cancel operations on the game settings screen. ◆ Bug Fixes ・Fixed other minor bugs.Read full article on Community Announcements (T)
