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Desktop Ball

Desktop Ball

by Emergent Behavior Studios

Price N/A
Avg Players 0
Released Nov 12, 2026
CasualDesktop CompanionDestructionFunny
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A physics sandbox that runs as a desktop widget, letting you casually interact with various balls through flinging, bouncing, and dunking mechanics. The game emphasizes low-pressure experimentation and tactile play rather than progression, making it ideal for anyone seeking a brief, undemanding distraction while working or browsing.

About this game

Players, last 47 days

Peak 0 · Low 0

Daily peak concurrent players, sampled once a night from Steam.

Latest updates

🩷 Desktop Ball demo is live! TRY THE BALL 🎉

33 days ago
Hello again, ball lovers heheheEhem 🎉 The Desktop Ball demo is LIVE! 🎉 It's a little physics toy that sits on top of your real desktop. You grab it, fling it, bounce it off the edges of your monitors. Everything else just works underneath.In the demo, you can play around with: Pinky - the cutest mascot to ever grace your desktopBasketball - for those who love trick shots and a challenge (DUNKS INCLUDED)Spongeball - this one turns your desktop into a tiny ocean with fish that run from your mouseSupernova - EXPLODES. If that sounds like something you'd leave running during a boring afternoon, while being stuck in a game queue or a meeting, or waiting for code to compile or a video to render... Go throw the ball around.The demo can be played for 7 days once you start the game for the first time. Check it out here 🩷 .....................................................................Okay, if you're still reading this, you deserve a gift. In the form of upcoming balls.Am I working on a ball that turns your desktop into a lively garden with physically interactable vines, flowers, and butterflies? MAYBE.Or am I working on a ball that is crackling with unstable electricity, can fry your desktop, and can make your mouse part of the circuit? AGAIN. MAYBE.All I can say is, see you at Next Fest, and wishlist Desktop Ball for a big surprise ;)

🩷 Desktop Ball got into Companion Falls for You festival! 🎉

35 days ago
We got into Companion Falls for You! 🍃Desktop Ball is joining a Steam fest for desktop companion and cozy games from IndieLab and Mister Morris Games (Rusty's Retirement). It runs Sep 24 to Oct 1. It's a little physics toy that sits on top of your real desktop. You grab it, fling it, bounce it off the edges of your monitors. Everything else just works underneath. In the demo (Friday 25 Sep), you can play around with: Pinky - the cutest mascot to ever grace your desktop Basketball - for those who love trick shots and a challenge (DUNKS INCLUDED) Spongeball - this one turns your desktop into a tiny ocean with fish that run from your mouse Supernova - EXPLODES. If that sounds like something you'd leave running during a boring afternoon, while being stuck in a game queue or a meeting, or waiting for code to compile or a video to render... Wishlist now! 🩷 Thank you!

🩷 Desktop Ball is live on Steam! WOOO HOOO BOING BOING BOING 🎉

47 days ago
Hello, ball lovers! ehem🎉The Desktop Ball Steam page is live! 🎉It's a little physics toy that sits on top of your real desktop. You grab it, fling it, bounce it off the edges of your monitors. When you stop playing, everything else just works underneath.The demo is coming very soon (in about 2 weeks), and you'll be able to play around with:Pinky - the cutest mascot to ever grace your desktopBasketball - for those who love trick shots and a challenge (DUNKS INCLUDED)Spongeball - this one turns your desktop into a tiny ocean with fish that run from your mouseSupernova - EXPLODES.If that sounds like something you'd leave running during a boring afternoon, while being stuck in a game queue or a meeting, or waiting for code to compile or a video to render...Wishlist now! 🩷

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