The Ball
Developed by Teotl Studios · Published by Tripwire Interactive
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Teotl Studios, published by Tripwire Interactive — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “As a swashbuckling archaeologist, unlock the mystery of the ancient ruins that have been hidden for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Ball.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2, Vista, or Windows 7
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz or better (dual core recommended)
- Memory: 1 GB (2 GB recommended)
- Graphics: SM3 Compatible video card (GF6800 minimum - GF8800 or higher recommended)
- DirectX®: DirectX® 9
- Hard Drive: 1.5 GB
- Sound: DirectX® 9-compatible
Supported languages (9)
The Ball FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Ball?
Steam classifies The Ball as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Teotl Studios. As a swashbuckling archaeologist, unlock the mystery of the ancient ruins that have been hidden for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball.
How much does The Ball cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Ball at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Ball single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Ball: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Ball on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Ball for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Ball out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 26, 2010.
What platforms is The Ball on?
The Ball is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Ball single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Ball cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does The Ball have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for The Ball.
What is The Ball's Metacritic score?
The Ball has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Ball?
The Ball is developed by Teotl Studios and published by Tripwire Interactive.
Where to get The Ball
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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