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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel I5 4400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia Geforce GT 630 2GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Ryzen 5 1500X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 3GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Pimbolas

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Released July 16, 2026
sample: 112 reviews posted after launch (15 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 112 reviews (« Very Positive »)
10,25€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A pure arcade experience that feels like a surprise blast from the past. More than one player in three has already spent over two hours juggling its colorful pins — and they’re still asking for more.

What it's about: Des matchs de baby-foot chaotiques pour jusqu'à 4 joueurs ! Utilisez des bonus fous, affrontez des adversaires dans des arènes uniques et transformez chaque match amical en une confrontation chaotique avec vos amis.

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« Simple controls and easy to get into. Really enjoyed playing it with my wife. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1
« Conceito otimo, gameplay tambem. Estilo de arte maravilhoso. Jogaco! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« good game. Simple, intuitive, and fun asf. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« arcade mode is fun but surely the best experience is to play with your friends. had a lot of fun with the championship mode, brings out the best competition spirit in parties. also loved the special skins from other games <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Surprisingly fun game with simple rules but with depth to keep you at it! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played1
« An amazing and incredibly fun game, Remote Play makes the game so worth it. The CPU in Arcade mode gets INSANELY good throughout the levels. Perfect party game for everyone, simple, creative and so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun Awesome work »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 15 h played
« game is real good and fun, but I agree with another review that it misses the sounds from the og table game ;-; all in all a great game tho »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played

In players' words

« Simple controls and easy to get into. Really enjoyed playing it with my wife. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1
« Surprisingly fun game with simple rules but with depth to keep you at it! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played1
« Conceito otimo, gameplay tambem. Estilo de arte maravilhoso. Jogaco! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« An amazing and incredibly fun game, Remote Play makes the game so worth it. The CPU in Arcade mode gets INSANELY good throughout the levels. Perfect party game for everyone, simple, creative and so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun Awesome work »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 15 h played
« good game. Simple, intuitive, and fun asf. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« game is real good and fun, but I agree with another review that it misses the sounds from the og table game ;-; all in all a great game tho »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« arcade mode is fun but surely the best experience is to play with your friends. had a lot of fun with the championship mode, brings out the best competition spirit in parties. also loved the special skins from other games <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=15
Multiplayer
80 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay151500
Multiplayer5401
Graphics / art2200
Content / longevity2200
Audio / music1001
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 min.

🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
88 % (n=42)
2-10h
100 % (n=57)
10-25h
100 % (n=11)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 31 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,1 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Gameplay tops the praise: all 15 mentions highlight its addictive, simple mechanics (15 positive out of 15).
  • Multiplayer shines: 4 out of 5 reviews call it a blast, though one notes occasional connectivity quirks.
  • Graphics stand out in a lightweight package: both mentions call them fresh and polished.
  • Short bursts of pure fun: every player who logged 2+ hours gave it a perfect score.

Weaknesses

  • Audio sparks one dissenting voice: the single negative mention calls the soundtrack underwhelming.
  • Camera angles draw mild criticism: one review flags occasional awkward perspectives during rapid play.

Who is it for?

Casual players hunting a light, joyful multiplayer throwback will love Pimbolas; it’s ideal for quick sessions with friends or solo nostalgia runs.

Is Pimbolas worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 112 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay tops the praise. Current price: 10,25€.

Verdict

With 96% positive reviews, this is a cozy arcade gem that delivers immediate fun. Its pinball-style energy hides no rough edges—just pure, colorful competition that keeps everyone coming back.

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Pimbolas: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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