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Ballance

84% positive · 477 Steam reviews · released Jan 5, 2024 · by Cyparade

Puzzle-PlatformerCasualPhysics3DAbstractAtmosphericMinimalistPlatformer

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~18.1k (P10–P90: 7.2k – 39.8k)

Gross revenue: ~$88.9k (P10–P90: $35.6k – $196k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Visuals & audio92% positive · 24 mentions
“The game of my childhood. So satisfying with the asmr sounds and calming music. you're just a lil marble.”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value65% positive · 20 mentions
“The idea is easy, you are a ball and must roll to the end of the level. You can change to a paper ball, a wooden ball or a stone ball, which each have their pros and cons. I loved this game when I was a teenager, but now I just find it…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics80% positive · 20 mentions
“Honestly, for a game that, mind you, released in 2004, this game aged beautifully, especially in this port. I'll just list a few pros and cons, but man, i think that after 12 years this is still excelent if you like physics games, an oddly…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI69% positive · 16 mentions
“Honestly, for a game that, mind you, released in 2004, this game aged beautifully, especially in this port. I'll just list a few pros and cons, but man, i think that after 12 years this is still excelent if you like physics games, an oddly…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Multiplayer & community71% positive · 14 mentions
“Ziggurat version: YES? Well, no... This praise goes to the original game itself, NOT to Ziggurat. OK, so here's the deal. I've been in the Chinese Ballance Speedrun Community (my abbr: CNBlc) for like, almost 4 yrs (from 2022 to 2026)? I'm…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 31 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance92% positive · 12 mentions
“Honestly, for a game that, mind you, released in 2004, this game aged beautifully, especially in this port. I'll just list a few pros and cons, but man, i think that after 12 years this is still excelent if you like physics games, an oddly…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal

194 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

Top-down

Technology

3D

Mood & themes

AtmosphericFunny

How you play together

Single-player

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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