Billion Ballistic: Breaking Blocks with a Roguelite Twist

 Do you remember those classic 90s arcade block-breaker games? Fun for a while, but quickly monotonous? Well, get ready for an exciting re-imagination with Billion Ballistic, a prototype developed by salmonskibidi that puts a fresh spin on the genre by incorporating roguelite and deck-building elements.

What is Billion Ballistic?

At its core, Billion Ballistic is a block-breaker game where you control a cannon and a paddle. Your mission is simple yet addictive: shoot BALLS from a CANNON to destroy parts, earn points, and progress through multiple sectors. The magic begins when you start to strategize, placing your own sets of parts and discovering synergies between the various balls and board pieces. Once the balls are in motion, you can sit back, control the paddle to keep them in play, and watch as the score comes raining down on you.

An Innovative Fusion

The game takes the familiarity of block-breakers and elevates it with a roguelite-style deck-building system. This means that each run is different, offering new combinations of balls and parts, as well as strategic opportunities to build a deck that allows you to achieve astronomical scores. This combination adds unexpected depth and significant replayability to the traditional concept.

Game Screenshots

Billion Ballistic logo and visual style, showcasing its retro aesthetic.

Screenshot showing the cannon, balls in action, and various parts on the board.

Another view of the action, with different block types and colorful visual effects.

Important Developer Notes

• Currently, Billion Ballistic is just a prototype. Not all features are implemented yet.

• Everything you see here is subject to change. Your suggestions and ideas are welcome and could potentially be integrated into the final game.

• Many bugs are to be expected. The developers apologize for any inconvenience and encourage reporting bugs in the comment section to help improve the game.

This game was made for NSC 2026 and is inspired by titles like "Balatro", "Rataracta", "Biryado", "The Loopler", "Gambonanza", and "Ultrapool".

Ready to Play?

If you're passionate about block-breaker games and enjoy the strategy and randomness of roguelites, you should definitely give Billion Ballistic a try! Remember to leave your feedback to help the developers polish this promising gem!

You can play and download the prototype here: Billion Ballistic on itch.io