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Ballardo
A strategic twist on classic pool games! Merge skillful billiards gameplay with roguelike mechanics to conquer increasingly challenging stages. Customize your playstyle with unique stickers, relics, and items to create a one-of-a-kind billiard experience.
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Jul 31, 2025
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Nue Games, ATOM
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Why Early Access?

“We believe that great games are built alongside their communities. Ballardo blends strategic deck-building with fast-paced billiards action, and we’re excited to shape its future together with our players. Early Access allows us to refine the mechanics, balance the gameplay, and introduce exciting new content based on real feedback. With your help, we can turn Ballardo into something truly special.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We aim to keep Ballardo in Early Access for about 12 months, depending on how quickly we can complete the planned updates and integrate player feedback.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of Ballardo may include additional content, potential improvements to visuals and audio, and various quality-of-life changes influenced by community feedback, depending on how development evolves and what feels right for the game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core gameplay of Ballardo is fully functional, featuring the main game loop, core mechanics, and progression systems. It already offers hours of replayability with unique combos, challenge decks, and exciting runs. However, visuals are still being improved, and some content (like additional decks and customization) is scheduled for upcoming updates.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, we plan to increase the price once Ballardo leaves Early Access. This reflects the added content and polish in the full release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We’re actively listening! Join us on Steam forums or Discord to share your ideas, report bugs, or discuss balance. We read every message and many of our updates are shaped by your suggestions. Help us make Ballardo the best it can be.”
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About This Game

Welcome to Ballardo — the ultimate fusion of classic pool and roguelike strategy! Take your shot, rack up huge scores, and build your deck of stickers and relics to transform every run. Fast, stylish, endlessly replayable.

Core Features

  • Classic Pool, Reinvented: Familiar controls, satisfying physics — now with a twist of chaos.

  • Roguelike Progression: Conquer score thresholds to unlock harder tables, tougher layouts, and greater rewards.

  • Stickers & Relics: Modify ball behavior, stats, and visuals to build your own broken strategy.

  • Dynamic Scoring System: Earn big by chaining bounces, trick shots, combos, and perfect pockets.

  • Between-Round Shops: Spend your coins wisely on upgrades, packs, or rare items.

Stylish Visuals: A bold, modern take on billiards — with explosions, sparkles, and chaos.

Gameplay Highlights

  • Customize Your Run: Attach stickers to your balls to boost stats, unlock abilities, or change costumes.

  • Relics Change Everything: Gain passives like explosive pockets, bonus coin rules, or shifting table hazards.

  • Skill Matters: Master your angles, power, and timing to win.

  • Wild Encounters: From maze-like tables to boss stages — no two runs are the same.

Score System

  • Target high-multiplier balls to max out your score — avoid penalties!

  • Chain bounces, pockets, zones, and relic effects for massive combos.

  • Use every trick in the book to beat the target and move forward.

Relics & Stickers

  • Relics: Passive effects that flip the rules — like magnetized pockets, extra coins, or chaos tables.

  • Stickers: Build your loadout by attaching modifiers to balls — each with unique powers or appearances.

Planned Features

  • New modes like Snooker, Classic, and Co-op tables.

  • Hundreds of new stickers, relics, and cue options.

  • Online leaderboards for global competition.

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Follow the journey and shape the future of Ballardo!

  • Follow us on Twitter & Discord for the latest updates.

  • Wishlist Ballardo to get notified when it launches!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Pentium CPU G860
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 840M
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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