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About The Ball
The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn't take long before you realize this is more than just a cave.
Release Date
Oct 26, 2010
Developer
Teotl Studios
Publisher
Tripwire Interactive
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Is The Ball worth buying?

Steam
74.3% positive
'Mostly Positive', 1,148 reviews
Metacritic
68
Critics (IGDB)
60/100
3 critics

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What is The Ball about?

You reveal ancient ruins that have been hidden from outsiders for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball. As you progress towards solving the mystery of this amazing place you must unlock the secrets of the Ball and learn to control this ancient artifact. Venturing deeper into the volcano, you reveal some of mankind’s greatest secrets and you will start to encounter not just puzzles and traps, but also various strange creatures – the guardians of this mystery. These creatures have to be overcome, using only the Ball to defend you.

3D PlatformerPuzzle-PlatformerFirst-PersonPuzzleStrategyActionIndieSci-fi

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Ball?

Right now the lowest price for The Ball we're tracking is $1.01 at Kinguin — 90% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Ball has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Ball is $0.62 at Gamivo on June 8, 2026. The current best price is about 63% above that low.

Is The Ball worth buying?

74% of 1,148 Steam user reviews for The Ball are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 68.

When was The Ball released?

The Ball released on October 26, 2010, developed by Teotl Studios and published by Tripwire Interactive.

What platforms is The Ball available on?

The Ball is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.

When do The Ball prices drop?

The Ball last hit a new low of $0.62 on June 8, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $1.01. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Ball?

The cheapest The Ball price right now is $1.01 at Kinguin, 90% below the Steam price.

The Ball price comparison across stores
StoreDiscountPriceBuy link
KinguinBest price$1.01Buy The Ball at Kinguin
Steam$9.99Buy The Ball at Steam

All-time low: $0.62 at Gamivo on Jun 8, 2026 — the current best price is 63% above it.

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