Roomballs
In the codexCasualIndieMassively Multiplayer

Roomballs

A high-energy mix of soccer and air hockey starring zany robots. Play online or locally, unlock 300+ characters and skins, complete solo Cup Challenges, train with bots, and become the ultimate Roomballs champion.

DEV: Ultraton StudiosPUB: Ultraton StudiosAppID 2882310

Is Roomballs still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Development

Insufficient evidence

Last heard from developers

2 months ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~39 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

1

Current silence

cannot be judged

Our news coverage needs a fresh check; missing posts are not evidence that development has stopped. 1 substantial update recorded in the past six months, 1 classified as major.

Last successful news check: Aug 20, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted. A fresh check is needed before judging current activity.

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Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

releaseAug 21, 2026

Roomballs Launches Free on Steam After Three Years in Development

GhostDev01's Roomballs has arrived on Steam at no cost, closing out what the developer describes as three years of work and, by their own account, several weeks of severely curtailed sleep.

What changed

This is a launch announcement — the game was not previously available. According to the developer:

  • The core concept is a "high-energy mix of football and air hockey" with robot characters
  • Play modes include online multiplayer, local multiplayer, solo Cup Challenges, and bot training
  • More than 300 characters and skins are available to unlock
  • The game is free to play on PC via Steam

No pricing tiers, in-app purchase details, or platform roadmap are mentioned in the announcement.

For players looking for a free competitive title with a range of modes and a deep unlockable roster, Roomballs is now on the shelf — the proof of its staying power will depend on what that community looks like in the weeks ahead.

Two years of development

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8 announcements · 2 substantial · 18 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

11 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
It's today! Roomballs is now available!

Roomballs is finally here! It's been three years of hard work and these last few weeks of very little sleep, but it's finally here!You will be able to enjoy A high-energy mix of football and air hockey starring zany robots. Remember that yo…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
Just Two Weeks Until Launch with an Improved UI

Hi everyone! We're just a couple of weeks away from launch and I'm back with some exciting news!UI rework before launchIt’s been a busy few weeks with lots of changes and adjustments. One of the main ones was the UI overhaul to make it easi…

Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
RoomBalls launching August 20. Wishlist now!

Hi everyone! I'm back with some exciting news!While we've been teasing it on our social media for quite some time, we can finally officially confirm that RoomBalls will launch on August 20!It would mean a lot to us if you could wishlist the…

Community AnnouncementsJun 11, 2026
Steam Deck and Steam Machine Compatibility

Hi everyone! Roomballs has some exciting news! We can confidently confirm, assure, guarantee, and verify (yes, I'm that confident) that the game runs great on Steam Deck.Check out the test video below!What are my plans for Steam Deck?As a b…

Community AnnouncementsNov 14, 2025
more skins customization options added!

I’ve added deeper customization for skins — they now support masks, textures, and multiple color channels, giving you way more options to create your own style. Early Access is coming soon with even more content!

Community AnnouncementsOct 6, 2025
ROOMBALLS ACADEMY!

Hi! I'm back! After some time, I've finished the Academy. New players can now train with the Captain through short lessons to learn how to master the game. Next stop: Tournament Challenges. I'm going to work on a SOLO MODE tournament system…

Community AnnouncementsJun 25, 2025
MAJOR UPDATE

Roomballs just got a huge update! Tons of bugs have been fixed and Lobbies have been replaced by rooms. Now it's much easier and more flexible to create, join, and leave rooms, switch teams, start or cancel matches, and more. The distance f…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 3, 2025
News Scroller and Nearby Chat added

I’ve just added two new features to Roomballs to help players connect and stay informed! The first is a News Scroller at the bottom of the main menu. I’ll use it to share updates, tips, and anything that might help improve your experience i…

Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2024
PLAYTEST SUBMIT IS OPEN!

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Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2024
Testing new Roomballs
Community AnnouncementsMay 31, 2024
🎉 Exciting News! Roomballs is now on Steam! 🎉

Hey everyone! We are thrilled to announce that Roomballs is officially visible on Steam! At Ultraton Studios, we have poured our hearts and souls into this project, and we can't wait for you to join us on this incredible journey. Roomballs …