Three-person indie team Dreaming Saints is combining colourful environments, momentum-based movement and community-created levels in its upcoming platformer.
Demo available now: Ball-Aqua on Steam. The full game is scheduled for 25 February 2027. Players can explore solo or in online co-op, try Race and King of the Hill modes, and create courses and ball skins to share through Steam Workshop.
There’s something immediately appealing about a platformer that makes movement itself the main attraction. Ball-Aqua, from three-person indie team Dreaming Saints, is built around exactly that idea.
Inspired by games including Sonic Adventure and Ballance, Ball-Aqua puts players in control of a rolling ball as they navigate bright, tropical environments filled with obstacles, opportunities to build speed and hidden collectibles.
More Than Just Rolling Around
Ball-Aqua features a Spin Dash mechanic, rail grinding and stages designed around maintaining momentum. Players can tackle the experience alone or join friends through online co-op.
The full game is planned to include more than 40 levels, while its currently available demo offers eight stages.
There’s also a creative side to the experience. With a level editor and Steam Workshop support, players can build and share their own courses, potentially giving the game a life beyond its original collection of stages.
Three Developers, One Ambitious Platformer
The team behind Ball-Aqua recently responded directly to Coloured Static Press’s call for indie developers participating in Steam Next Fest. Dreaming Saints described the project as a sunny, physics-based ball-rolling platformer inspired by classic games, highlighting its online co-op and level editor.
It’s an ambitious combination for a three-person team, particularly when multiplayer and user-generated content are involved. For players who enjoy learning every corner of a platforming level, finding shortcuts and shaving seconds off their best times, Ball-Aqua could be one to watch.
Try Ball-Aqua on Steam
Ball-Aqua’s demo is available on Steam, giving players an opportunity to experience its movement mechanics ahead of the full release. Visit Ball-Aqua on Steam.
This article is based on developer-provided information and publicly available game details. It is a preview, not a hands-on review.