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Stoic Software · Published by Stoic Software
Positive — 93% positive (30 reviews) · 4 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Trapped inside of a giant rolling ball, you and your friends must roll, bounce, and scream your way through diverse levels. Solo or co-op, try to beat every level in the fastest time.
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Indie · 2026 · More under £5 games
Buddies in a Ball challenges you to navigate and outdo each other's times by rolling and bouncing through varied levels. Perfect for solo play or cooperative fun with friends.
About this game
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 rolling physics, speed, and momentum make every level a new challenge.
Dystopian world: The odd announcer, crazy advertisements, and jeering audience will keep you on your toes.
Unique Levels: Navigate ramps, tightropes, jumps, rotating platforms, flying objects, and more surprises.
Leaderboards: Compete to finish the game in the fastest time. Speed runners welcome!
Playable Characters: Pick the character that aligns with your personality.
Game Modes:
Free Roam: Access every level, unlimited respawns, explore the world.
Normal: Respawn at the beginning of the current level when you fall. Complete each level to unlock the next.
Hardcore: One life. If you fall, restart from level one.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5GHz or faster
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX11 or DirectX 12 compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 3.4 GHz or faster
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Buddies Patch V1.2
Visual and level changes: Updated stadium art style for acts 1, 2, and 3 Tweaked level difficulty on Act 1 Overall level changes in preparation for act 4Read full article on Community Announcements (stoicsoftwarellc)Patch NotesOfficial
Buddies Patch V1.1
Quality of life and bug fixes: Fixed collision issues when teleporting in the ball, player no longer falls out at high speeds. Added a 2 second delay when players are ejected to avoid instantly teleporting back in. Adjusted speed tunnels to compensate for 4 players in the ball. Added missing respawn volumes in various maps.Read full article on Community Announcements (stoicsoftwarellc)Patch NotesOfficial
Buddies Patch V1.0
Quality of life and bug fixes: Leaderboard bug fixed where duplicate names were being displayed. Collision issue, players falling through tilter platforms fixed. Re-sized speed arch that was blocking paths on level 35. Fixed timer bug where hours were cut off. End game message shows timer more clearly.Read full article on Community Announcements (stoicsoftwarellc)
