# Glitchball

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122377799](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122377799)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/glitchball

## Summary
Glitchball is a multiplayer sports video game released on April 24, 2018. It is a casual game available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, distributed digitally through Steam.

## Key Facts
- **Publication Date:** April 24, 2018.
- **Genres:** Casual game and sports video game.
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **Game Modes:** Multiplayer video game and co-op mode.
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution via Steam (Steam Application ID: 823470).
- **Official Website:** https://rebootarcade.weebly.com/ (in English).
- **Language:** English.
- **Database Listings:**
  - RAW Glitchball ID: `glitchball`
  - TuxDB ID: `5651`
  - Lutris ID: `glitchball`
  - SteamGridDB ID: `26677`
  - PCGamingWiki ID: `Glitchball` (Wiki ID: `92061`)
  - GameSpot ID: `glitchball`
  - HowLongToBeat ID: `55946`
  - IsThereAnyDeal ID: `glitchball`
  - VGList Video Game ID: `72401`
  - GamerProfiles Game ID: `9wyjj`
  - GamingOnLinux Database ID: `12640`
  - Internet Game Database Game ID: `glitchball` (IGDB ID: `99450`)

## FAQs
**What is Glitchball and when was it released?**  
Glitchball is a casual sports video game with multiplayer and co-op modes, first released on April 24, 2018.

**On which platforms can I play Glitchball?**  
Glitchball is available on three desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

**How can I access or purchase Glitchball?**  
The game is distributed digitally exclusively through the Steam platform (App ID 823470).

**What type of gameplay does Glitchball offer?**  
It combines casual and sports video game elements, supporting both competitive multiplayer and cooperative (co-op) play sessions.

**Where can I find official information and community data for Glitchball?**  
The official website is https://rebootarcade.weebly.com/ (in English). The game is cataloged across numerous gaming databases, including RAW Glitchball, TuxDB, Lutris, and PCGamingWiki.

## Why It Matters
Glitchball represents a niche intersection of casual and sports gaming with a strong emphasis on accessible multiplayer and cooperative play. Its release in 2018 provided a cross-platform sports experience for PC gamers, including Linux and macOS users who often have fewer options in the sports genre. By distributing solely through Steam, it leveraged a major digital storefront for visibility and ease of access, while its listing in a wide array of specialized gaming databases (like GamingOnLinux and Lutris) indicates its recognition within specific enthusiast communities. The game's design as a "casual sports" title lowers the barrier to entry, making it relevant for players seeking social, low-commitment gaming sessions rather than competitive simulation.

## Notable For
- **Multiplatform Availability:** One of the few sports video games natively supported on Linux, macOS, and Windows at the time of its release.
- **Genre Hybridization:** Combines the accessibility of casual games with the structured play of sports video games.
- **Co-op Focus:** Explicitly supports cooperative gameplay modes alongside standard multiplayer.
- **Database Ubiquity:** Listed in over a dozen distinct gaming databases and platforms, indicating broad cataloging and community tracking.
- **Indie Distribution:** Released via a personal Weebly website and Steam, reflecting an independent development and publishing model.

## Body

### History and Release
Glitchball was published as a digital-only title on April 24, 2018. Its distribution is handled exclusively through the Steam platform, where it holds the application ID 823470. The game's release date is consistently cited across multiple database references from 2023 and 2024.

### Platforms and Technical Compatibility
The game is confirmed to run on three desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. This multiplatform support is a key technical specification, as noted in its Steam listing and associated database entries. The Steam application record explicitly lists all three platforms as supported.

### Gameplay and Design
Glitchball is classified within two primary genres: casual game and sports video game. This dual classification suggests a design focused on simple, pick-up-and-play mechanics applied to a sports context. The game supports two fundamental modes: general multiplayer video game and a specific cooperative (co-op) mode, allowing players to team up.

### Digital Presence and Distribution
The game's sole distribution channel is digital, via Steam. Its official web presence is a Weebly-hosted site at https://rebootarcade.weebly.com/, with content presented in English. The language of the game/work is also specified as English.

### Database Listings and Identifiers
Glitchball is extensively cataloged across the gaming industry's data aggregators and community platforms. Each major database assigns a unique identifier:
- **RAW Glitchball:** `glitchball`
- **TuxDB (Linux gaming database):** `5651`
- **Lutris (open-source gaming platform):** `glitchball`
- **SteamGridDB (artwork repository):** `26677`
- **PCGamingWiki (technical wiki):** `Glitchball` (internal wiki ID `92061`)
- **GameSpot (media outlet database):** `glitchball`
- **HowLongToBeat (completion time tracker):** `55946`
- **IsThereAnyDeal (price comparison):** `glitchball`
- **VGList:** `72401`
- **GamerProfiles:** `9wyjj`
- **GamingOnLinux:** `12640`
- **Internet Game Database (IGDB):** `glitchball` (IGDB internal ID `99450`)

This widespread indexing facilitates discovery and integration into various gaming tools, launchers, and community projects.

### Linguistic and Regional Context
The game's primary language is English, as stated for both the official website and the game itself. No other language localizations are indicated in the provided source material.

### Wikidata and Semantic Context
Within the Wikidata framework, Glitchball is an instance of a video game (`Q11424`). Its description is simply "2018 video game." The structured properties provided form a comprehensive set of semantic claims about the entity, linking it to platforms, genres, distribution channels, and a network of external identifiers.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839