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Bumi Studio, Web Global Gaming · Published by Web Global Gaming
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Working the night shift at a rundown pool bar sounds simple enough: rack tables, serve drinks, mop floors. But when reality begins to twist at the corner of your vision, your sanity is put to the test. Will you succumb to your deepest fears, or survive to clock in again tomorrow?
Indie, Simulation · More free games
Step into the unsettling role of a bartender working late shifts at 13th Ball. As you rack tables and serve drinks, prepare to face twisted realities and deep fears in this gripping indie simulation from Bumi Studio.
About this game
You took the night shift at a rundown pool bar on the edge of town. The pay is decent. The work is simple. Rack the tables, serve the regulars, restock the bar, mop the floors. Nothing out of ordinary. But you can't help but notice, the glasses you washed are dirty again. The balls you racked are scattered. And the customer playing at pool table 3 is still standing there. But you never heard the door open.
The longer you stay, the more you question your own sanity. By the time you realize something is wrong, your shift isn't over. It's just beginning. And it won't let you leave, unless you start to look beyond what meets the eye.
Key Features
A narrative horror-sim set in a '90s rundown pool bar. Just neon, cigarette smoke, and an unsettling jukebox.
Serve customers, clean the bar, restock shelves, and keep things running. The job doesn't stop because you feel someone, or something, is watching you.
Your sanity frays in pieces. Tasks undo themselves. Rooms feel wrong. Blackouts. The game won't tell you when your eyes start lying.
Keep going and uncover what happened here before you clocked in, and you might learn that all hope is not lost.
Endure sanity-destroying events that intensify the longer you stay, or the more you learn the truth.
Multiple endings shaped by what you find, how much sanity you hold onto, and what you choose to believe.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 570 (2GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
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Closed Playtest is LIVE - Answering Some of Your Questions
13th Ball: The Nightmare Shift Closed Playtest is officially live! You can check your email, and you should find a unique Steam key that you can enter. The playtest period is from August 7th - August 31st at 3:00 AM UTC. Once you've finished the playtest, you can fill out the feedback form (also sent in your email).FAQWe received some questions that we'd like to address here:Q: What kind of feedback are you looking for?A: We are mainly looking for your honest experience: what felt enjoyable, confusing, boring, tense, scary, unexpected, or difficult to understand. Q: What should I do if I get soft-locked?A: You can restart the game, but your progress will also restart (sorry!)Q: What should I do if I encounter a bug?A: Please report the bug through the feedback form. If possible, include a description of what happened, where it happened, and a screenshot or recording. Q: Can I still record privately and send it only to the dev?A: It won't be necessary, but if you do, we've put a section on the feedback form to share it with us. However, the recording must not be publicly uploaded, streamed, or distributed without prior permission.Q: When can I stream the game?A: As a thank you, we'll give you early demo access for you to play and stream ahead of time. For now, please keep all information from the playtest confidential (that includes no screenshots, videos, or any type of spoilers).Q: Can I play the game with a controller?A: Yes, you can! However, for the best experience and more precise interaction, we recommend playing with a keyboard and mouse.And the last question Can I still join? I missed the deadline!Well, you're lucky, because there are some slots left and now is your second chance! We'll keep it open until August 11th or until the slots are filled! Thank you for the support and the interest shown in our game. All of your feedback will help us a ton in improving and polishing the game before release. Until then, we hope to see you all once again when we reach ...Read full article on Community Announcements (marketing)
