Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!
Released Nov 2020
Experience the thrill of the high-flying antics of the Crazy Ball as it bounces around the dysfunctional office. With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave!
84% positive · 419 reviews
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Released live service, but development status unclear
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Live Service
Development Uncertain
Not yet
Released live service, but development status unclear
Low confidence
Live Service
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Ball at Work launched in free-to-play Early Access in late September 2020 and reached its full release on November 24, 2020 alongside the "Boss Edition" DLC. During its active period (September–December 2020), Famous Dogg Studios was highly engaged, publishing frequent updates including physics improvements, new levels, a speedrun timer system, and a Holiday Special for DLC owners.
The DLC was designed around a live-service model: the "LiveWire Series" promised a new competitive level every month with Steam Gift Card prizes for top finishers, and the developer committed to ongoing seasonal content packages (Holiday, Halloween, New Year, etc.) delivered directly into the game from their server. The developer explicitly stated that DLC revenue would fund further development. This structure was never designed to be "finished" — new content was meant to arrive on a recurring basis indefinitely.
However, the last official communication from Famous Dogg Studios was a post on December 27, 2020, announcing the Holiday Special. No updates, news posts, patch notes, or community communications of any kind have been published since that date. The promised monthly LiveWire events and seasonal content cycles were never sustained beyond their initial rollout. This extended silence — with no explanation from the developer — makes it impossible to confirm whether the ongoing content commitments are still being honored or whether the studio has quietly stopped development.
Evidence
Holiday Special launched for DLC owners; developer expressed gratitude and commitment to ongoing improvements. This is the last communication from the developer.
Boss Edition DLC launched, promising monthly LiveWire competitive events with Steam Gift Card prizes and ongoing exclusive seasonal content for DLC owners
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Famous Dogg Studios
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Experience the thrill of the high-flying antics of the Crazy Ball as it bounces around the dysfunctional office.
Smash through piles of books, bring down the shelves, swing over the lights and sneak through the vents to uncover the path to goal!
"Bounce around and create havoc in the office!"
The simple controls make the game easy to pick up and play allowing the user to explore the environment and discover new tricks and strategies.
As you navigate the obstacle course littered with water hazards and falling objects, look out for clever hints that are shown on the computer screens and on wall projections. If you still find yourself struggling in any level, just use some bonus slips and unlock a vide-guide for the level.
"Swing over lamps and sneak through the vents to uncover the path to goal"
Through meticulous development and extensive testing, the physics of the game have been carefully calibrated to present a precise and engaging gameplay experience that gets more challenging and intriguing with each new level. With plenty of traps, tricks and puzzles in each level, Ball at Work has an unmistakable charm about it that will keep you coming back for more!
"Explore new tricks and techniques in a the fully interactive environment"
Your run in each level is timed and scores are submitted to a global, cross-platform leaderboard to add to the competitive nature of the game-- return to one of your favourite levels and discover new ways to leap farther and jump higher to beat your best time and climb up the rankings!
With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave!
"Unlock beautiful new skins, master the game and reach the top of the Leaderboard!"
Do not forget to check out the Ball at Work: Boss Edition DLC to get unrestricted access to all the levels in the game and exciting and fresh new content that is added into the game throughout the year. The DLC also gives you exclusive access to the LiveWire Series where you participate in special events each month and winners of each LiveWire event win Steam Gift Cards!
Smash through piles of books, bring down the shelves, swing over the lights and sneak through the vents to uncover the path to goal!
"Bounce around and create havoc in the office!"
The simple controls make the game easy to pick up and play allowing the user to explore the environment and discover new tricks and strategies.
As you navigate the obstacle course littered with water hazards and falling objects, look out for clever hints that are shown on the computer screens and on wall projections. If you still find yourself struggling in any level, just use some bonus slips and unlock a vide-guide for the level.
"Swing over lamps and sneak through the vents to uncover the path to goal"
Through meticulous development and extensive testing, the physics of the game have been carefully calibrated to present a precise and engaging gameplay experience that gets more challenging and intriguing with each new level. With plenty of traps, tricks and puzzles in each level, Ball at Work has an unmistakable charm about it that will keep you coming back for more!
"Explore new tricks and techniques in a the fully interactive environment"
Your run in each level is timed and scores are submitted to a global, cross-platform leaderboard to add to the competitive nature of the game-- return to one of your favourite levels and discover new ways to leap farther and jump higher to beat your best time and climb up the rankings!
With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave!
"Unlock beautiful new skins, master the game and reach the top of the Leaderboard!"
Do not forget to check out the Ball at Work: Boss Edition DLC to get unrestricted access to all the levels in the game and exciting and fresh new content that is added into the game throughout the year. The DLC also gives you exclusive access to the LiveWire Series where you participate in special events each month and winners of each LiveWire event win Steam Gift Cards!
Features
- Full support for game controllers and keyboard with customisable controls
- Balanced gameplay progression and fun physics
- 44 exciting and challenging levels with 18 levels available as Free-to-Play
- Dedicated leaderboards for all levels
- Carefully selected soundtrack to set the mood
- Compete in the LiveWire Series and win Steam Gift Cards (DLC only)
- Exclusive special content is added to the game on Halloween, Christmas and much more! (DLC only)
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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