Miniballist

One-button platformer about guiding a ball through changing levels

Timberwolf Studios · Published by My Way Games · Released Mar 13, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 70% of 128
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 3; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Miniballist?

Miniballist is a minimalist platformer where you change a moving ball's direction with a single press to reach a portal without falling off. Levels change whenever you restart, and the game has endless levels.

For you if...

+you enjoy reflex challenges with simple controls
+you like levels that change whenever you restart

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving platformers with little risk of falling
−you want the same level layout after each restart

What players say

70% of 128 reviews are positive

Players praise the reflex-based challenge and simple controls. Some report glitches, including the ball passing through walls.

Screenshots and trailer

Miniballist system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows (64-bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core Duo
Graphics: 512 MB Video Card
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 60 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English.

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