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Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.

Ball-it Hell is a arcade, score attack and bullet hell game developed by Jamesika and published by Gamersky Games.
Released on February 14th 2024 is available only on Windows in 12 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Portugal, Korean and Turkish.

It has received 321 reviews of which 311 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Ball-it Hell into these genres:

Arcade Score Attack Bullet Hell Souls-like Shoot 'Em Up Arena Shooter Action Casual Baseball 2D Minimalist Top-Down Beat 'em up Abstract Sports Stylized Singleplayer Bullet Time Indie Procedural Generation

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.00GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX760
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommend using mouse to play.

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Sept. 2025
Ball-it Hell, developed and published by Gamersky Games, is an indie bullet-hell arcade game that thrives on simplicity, intensity, and rapid-fire gameplay. At its core, it's a high-speed dodge-and-strike experience that leans heavily on reflexes and pattern recognition. Rather than immersing players in a narrative or layered world-building, the game focuses squarely on its mechanics—making each run a test of your ability to survive a never-ending onslaught of projectiles while strategically striking back. It's a minimalist, score-driven title with roots in classic arcade design, tailored for players who crave twitch-based gameplay and the endless pursuit of high scores. The visual style is sleek and stripped-down, a deliberate choice that keeps the screen readable even when dozens of bullets flood the space. Brightly colored enemy fire and striking effects contrast well against the darker backgrounds, ensuring that player movement and threats remain visible even at high speeds. Rather than overwhelming the player with flashy effects or excessive detail, the game prioritizes clarity. This simplicity is a key strength—it helps the mechanics shine and allows the game to maintain a smooth, responsive feel, even when the action reaches chaotic levels. Gameplay in Ball-it Hell revolves around short, intense runs where you control a character—referred to as a “hitter”—dodging waves of bullets while waiting for the right moments to strike. Each character comes with unique attributes, strike types, and super abilities, offering different playstyles and strategic approaches. Some are aggressive, allowing you to reflect enemy bullets with quick melee hits; others are more defensive, with abilities designed for crowd control or survival. The roster of hitters is surprisingly varied, and unlocking them adds an engaging progression system that encourages experimentation and replayability. Runs begin gently enough to let players find their footing, but difficulty ramps up fast. Bullet patterns grow increasingly dense and erratic, and the margin for error shrinks quickly. There are no health bars—typically, a single mistake can end your run—so the tension is always high. This makes for a compelling gameplay loop: each round becomes a personal challenge to last just a bit longer, rack up more kills, and push your score higher. The game excels at capturing that “just one more run” feeling, where retrying becomes addictive rather than frustrating. What gives Ball-it Hell longevity beyond its core mechanics is its leaderboard system and character unlocks. Competing for top ranks drives much of the long-term play, particularly for those who enjoy chasing perfection. The game rewards precise execution and quick thinking, and the scoring system incentivizes risky maneuvers, encouraging players to dance near danger for maximum points. Unlocking new characters offers fresh tools to tackle the same challenge, and refining your strategies with different hitters keeps the experience from growing stale too quickly. However, the game isn't without its shortcomings. Despite the visual clarity, things can occasionally become overwhelming, particularly in later stages where bullet patterns overlap or when visual effects stack up during supers or intense fights. Some players may also find that the lack of mid-run progression or checkpoints can lead to frustration, especially in a genre where precision is everything and a single misstep can end a promising run. There's also a slight imbalance in character abilities—while most hitters feel unique, a handful clearly outperform the rest, especially at high levels of play, potentially reducing variety in leaderboard competition. Technically, the game performs well, with fast load times and smooth framerates even during heavy action. Its minimalist design helps ensure stable performance across a range of systems, making it accessible to players without high-end hardware. The control scheme is responsive and intuitive, which is critical in a game where reaction time matters above all else. Whether playing with a keyboard or a controller, movement and striking feel tight and satisfying, giving players the confidence to push deeper into each session. Ball-it Hell doesn't aim to be a grand or complex experience. It doesn’t have a campaign, a deep upgrade system, or expansive modes. Instead, it embraces its arcade roots, delivering bite-sized challenges that are brutally difficult but fair. It’s the kind of game that lives and dies on the strength of its mechanics—and fortunately, those mechanics are sharp, polished, and highly replayable. For players who enjoy the bullet-hell genre, or anyone looking for a fast-paced challenge that rewards skill and perseverance, Ball-it Hell is a satisfying, high-intensity experience that punches well above its weight. It may not offer narrative depth or a wide array of features, but what it does offer, it delivers with confidence and precision. Rating: 9/10
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July 2025
GREAT ARCADE ACTION SCORE ATTACK! I don't wanna be lazy with this review, but this game really gets everything right so there's not much to write about except: it's good fun!
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May 2025
This is a great game - it gets very tense! The only points of frustration stem from the imprecise aiming system and the lack of visual clarity for the striking intervals. I do wish there were some harder trial levels.
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April 2025
Very innovative gameplay and pretty fun to play! Just wish it had some sort of upgrade/perks system. Recommended!
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March 2025
its a good game, but it *really* needs a better way of selecting projectiles to hit. I think they should remake the current system so that you hit the ball closest to you, in the direction you're moving.
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Ball-it Hell is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

Ball-it Hell is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.

Ball-it Hell received 311 positive votes out of a total of 321 achieving a rating of 8.86.
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Ball-it Hell was developed by Jamesika and published by Gamersky Games.

Ball-it Hell is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Ball-it Hell is not playable on MacOS.

Ball-it Hell is not playable on Linux.

Ball-it Hell is a single-player game.

Ball-it Hell does not currently offer any DLC.

Ball-it Hell does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Ball-it Hell does not support Steam Remote Play.

Ball-it Hell is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Jamesika
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Release 14 Feb 2024
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