Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5+ Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5+ Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Pick Ball
Sessions rarely stretch past a couple of hours, with 59 players dropping off under the two-hour mark. Post-release tracking reflects this brief engagement, holding at a mixed 68 percent positive rating across 107 reviews.
What it's about: A pinball-incremental mining frenzy! Launch pickaxes, ricochet through swarms of glittering ores, scoop up coins, uncover hidden treasures, and shatter colossal boss rocks. Stronger picks, rarer gems, deeper mines — the shaft never ends.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 55 | 43 | 3 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 35 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| Value for money | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| Performance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 65 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 89,8 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Core mechanics drive the enjoyment, securing 43 positive mentions out of 55 regarding gameplay.
- Pricing sits well with purchasers, backed by 14 positive mentions out of 18.
- Quick bursts of entertainment pull people in, anchored by 6 positive mentions celebrating the fun factor.
Weaknesses
- Content volume severely disappoints, triggering 34 negative mentions out of 35.
- Interface layout causes friction, reflected in 3 negative mentions out of 3.
- Repetitive loops grind down long-term appeal, cited across 5 distinct feedback notes.
Who is it for?
Casual simulation fans seeking a cheap, rapid diversion for a single short sitting will find what they need.
Is Pick Ball worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 68% of 107 Steam reviews are positive (player score 60/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the enjoyment, securing. Current price: 3,15€.
Verdict
Pick Ball delivers quick and inexpensive amusement for brief moments, but collapses under a severe lack of content. With 68 percent positive reviews since its August 2026 launch, it remains a fleeting distraction rather than a lasting hobby.
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