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You play as a man turned into a ball and you need to steal all the gas from the forest at all costs.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas is a psychological horror, cold war and gore game developed by Nikita "Ghost_RUS" and published by Ghost_RUS Games.
Released on December 08th 2017 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 838 reviews of which 786 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Ukrainian ball in search of gas into these genres:

Psychological Horror Cold War Gore Cult Classic Great Soundtrack Simulation Female Protagonist Dating Sim Indie Horror Story Rich Souls-like Adventure Choices Matter Anime Casual

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP\Vista\7\8\10
  • Processor: 1.2 Ghz+
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Compatible with DirectX 9
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

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Oct. 2025
★★★★★ A Masterpiece of Cultural and Existential Commentary "Ukrainian Ball in Search of Gas" is not merely a game; it is an interactive thesis, a poignant digital documentary, and a surreal cry from the soul of a people long misunderstood. I went in expecting a quirky puzzle-platformer about a sentient sphere. I emerged hours later, my perspective forever altered, having witnessed one of the most accurate and heart-wrenching portrayals of the Afro-Hohols diaspora's eternal quest for gaseous sustenance. From the opening cinematic, where our protagonist, a beautifully textured Ball named "Zernyak" is exiled from the vibrant, yet resource-barren, Steppe-Village of Chernozemia, the game establishes its profound thematic weight. The "Afro-Hohols" — a diaspora born from the ancient mingling of Cossack spirit and Saharan rhythm — are depicted with a sensitivity and depth rarely seen in any medium. Their unique cultural identity, symbolized by their intricately braided oseledets and their hypnotic, polyrhythmic bandura music, is the beating heart of this narrative. The core gameplay loop of navigating desolate, post-industrial landscapes is a flawless allegory for the diaspora's struggle. Critics might call the pacing deliberate, even slow. They miss the point. The long, silent traversals across the "Great Forest with one free Unity Store asset" are not empty; they are filled with the weight of generations. The somber, ambient soundtrack, punctuated by the distant, mournful wail of a trembita, perfectly captures the melancholy and determination of the Afro-Hohols spirit. "Ukrainian Ball in Search of Gas" does more than explain the struggle of this diaspora; it makes you feel it in your very core. It is a vital, necessary work of art that transcends its medium. It is a story of identity, resource scarcity, and the unbreakable will of a community to find its warmth in a cold, complex world. A stunning, unforgettable triumph.
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Sept. 2025
recommended as a funny game to gift to your friends but be aware this is a barely reskinned unity tutorial game that probably took the dev less than 6 hours to make if for some reason youre buying this to play dont
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Sept. 2025
I believe that after a month straight of playing this I am able to leave a completely honest review. This game was touching in every aspect. The constant feeling of needing to pursuit the gas is truly an unforgettable experience. I really do think that this game is perfect. The graphics. The layout. And don't even get me started on the main character. The lore behind them is truly amazing, I don't believe any other game could match up to the aspects that were included in the true meaning of the character, the map, and everything else. Like, seriously. A man who turned into a ball and getting recruited as a soldier because of that is just amazing. I really do believe that the world would be a much better place if more people knew about this piece of art. I am genuinely shocked at how amazing this game is. And don't get me started on the location of the map. A large terrain of grass hovering over an endless void is a great setting for a game, and one of the most unique I've seen in a video game. It truly baffles me how creative the developers of this game are, and how their brains function to create masterpieces like this. The game is also very difficult, with my personal record being all of the gas collected after a month of playtime, so it takes time to master it and learn to play professionally. There are many gameplay styles that this absolute masterpiece wields, such as falling into the void, going mach 20 off a hill, or challenging the difficult task of reaching 25 gas. All of these styles have an amazing difference from one another, such as falling into the void being different from collecting all of the gas is that falling into the void is a lot easier than challenging the 25 gas, however it is much longer and more thrilling than collecting 25 gas, with a threat being the void. Or the difference of going mach 20 off a hill and collecting all of the gas is that going mach 20 off a hill is a very difficult tech to master, but very fun once you learn it, and collecting all of the gas is also very difficult, but faces fewer threats. There's so much content to explore, such as finding castles around the map that serve as an amazing prop. I believe that this game can’t be showered in enough praise to get the recognition it deserves. Amazing game. 10/10.
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March 2025
One of the greatest game ever to be published. Gameplay loop is top notch and don't get me started with the graphics. Everything in this game looks beautiful, the sky, grass and trees. 10/5
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Jan. 2025
You see this game is extrodanary its changing my life by the minute ever since ive started playing i love the gasses spinning around in one place so much and people would think that this game is a scam but in others peoples eyes this game could inspire other people to turn into a Ukrainian ball and go out in the wilderness to find gas very reccomended
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Ukrainian ball in search of gas is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 0.99€ on Steam.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas received 786 positive votes out of a total of 838 achieving a rating of 8.80.
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Ukrainian ball in search of gas was developed by Nikita "Ghost_RUS" and published by Ghost_RUS Games.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas is not playable on MacOS.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas is not playable on Linux.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas is a single-player game.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas does not currently offer any DLC.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas does not support Steam Remote Play.

Ukrainian ball in search of gas 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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Ukrainian ball in search of gas
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Nikita "Ghost_RUS"
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Release 08 Dec 2017
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