Whackerball

A twin-stick shooter roguelite built around a paddle and ball

foolsroom · Released Jan 30, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 75
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Feb 2, 2023
Minimum PC: UHD 620; 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Whackerball?

You move a paddle to keep a ball airborne while dodging bullets and shooting enemies in this 2D action roguelite. Runs take you through different biomes, with upgrades to collect and unlocks that change how you play.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast arcade action that tests your multitasking

Not for you if...

−you are looking for cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

85% of 75 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat's depth and the music. Some criticize the control options, asking for keyboard aiming or controller support.

Screenshots and trailer

Whackerball system requirements

Minimum: UHD 620, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64bit
Processor: 1.8 GHz
Graphics: Intel UHD 620
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space

Does Whackerball have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Whackerball run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 22
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Whackerball use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam