Pickupbal

Pickupbal

Released Jun 2026

A simple game all about picking up a ball.

99% positive · 244 reviews
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Released, but content still planned
High confidence
Content Planned
Not yet
Released, but content still planned
High confidence
Content Planned

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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation

Pickupbal launched on June 15, 2026 as a casual arcade game about keeping a ball in the air. The developer has been actively updating the game since launch, shipping four updates in the first week alone — covering bug fixes, balance changes, new features like an overhauled enemy spawning system, combo meter improvements, and fish tank mechanics. In posts on June 18 and June 21, 2026, the developer explicitly stated that more skins, backgrounds, and fish are planned once core gameplay polish is wrapped up. This makes clear that additional cosmetic content is on the way.
Evidence
Developer states 'Once the game stuff has been fixed and made more fun I'll add more skins, backgrounds and fish'
news post · Jun 21, 2026 source content planned
high
Developer states 'Soon I'll be adding more skins and backgrounds stay tuned!'
news post · Jun 18, 2026 source content planned
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
nikulas
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

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Pickupbal is a simple arcade game about picking up a ball and trying to keep it in the air for as long as possible while avoiding enemies and juggling them.

  • Easy to pick up, hard to master.

  • Endless waves that increase in difficulty

  • Cursor-based ball spinning for maximum style

  • Cards that spice up each run

  • Raise, collect and sell fish from the Fish Tank

  • Unlockable cosmetics and backgrounds

  • Global leaderboards

Last evaluated Jul 1, 2026
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