# Snowball!

> 2016 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q114565940](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114565940)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/snowball-q114565940

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## Summary  
**Snowball!** is a 2016 indie pinball video game developed and published by PixelJAM Games. It is a single-player game available on Microsoft Windows and macOS, distributed digitally via platforms like Steam. The game combines traditional pinball mechanics with unique gameplay twists.

## Key Facts  
- **Release Date:** December 16, 2016 ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/))  
- **Developer/Publisher:** PixelJAM Games (founded in 2005, based in Asheville, USA) ([PixelJAM Press](http://press.pixeljam.com/))  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/))  
- **Genre:** Pinball video game ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/))  
- **Game Mode:** Single-player ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/))  
- **Distribution:** Digital download (Steam, App Store) ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/), [App Store ID: 583977146](https://apps.apple.com/app/snowball/id583977146))  
- **Languages Supported:** English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/))  
- **Steam App ID:** 546550 ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of game is Snowball!?  
A: **Snowball!** is a pinball video game with single-player mechanics, blending traditional pinball with unique interactive elements.  

### Q: Who developed Snowball!?  
A: It was developed and published by **PixelJAM Games**, an American studio founded in 2005 and based in Asheville, North Carolina.  

### Q: On which platforms can I play Snowball!?  
A: The game is available for **Microsoft Windows** and **macOS**, primarily distributed through **Steam** and the **App Store**.  

## Why It Matters  
**Snowball!** represents a creative take on the classic pinball genre, offering a modern twist with its indie development approach. As a product of PixelJAM Games, it highlights the studio’s focus on innovative, accessible gameplay. The game’s availability on multiple platforms and support for numerous languages broadens its appeal, making it a notable entry in the niche pinball video game market. Its digital distribution model also reflects broader trends in indie game publishing, emphasizing accessibility and global reach.  

## Notable For  
- **Indie Pinball Innovation:** Combines traditional pinball mechanics with unique gameplay elements.  
- **Multi-Language Support:** Available in 9 languages, enhancing accessibility.  
- **Digital-First Distribution:** Primarily released on Steam and the App Store, reflecting modern indie game trends.  

## Body  
### Development and Release  
- Developed by **PixelJAM Games**, a studio founded in 2005 and headquartered in Asheville, USA.  
- Released on **December 16, 2016**, for Microsoft Windows and macOS.  

### Gameplay and Features  
- **Genre:** Pinball video game ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546550/Snowball/)).  
- **Game Mode:** Single-player only.  
- **Engine:** Built using a custom engine (referenced as Q63966 in Wikidata).  

### Distribution and Platforms  
- **Primary Platform:** Steam (App ID: 546550).  
- **Also Available:** macOS via the App Store (ID: 583977146).  
- **Distribution Format:** Digital download only.  

### Technical Details  
- **Supported Languages:** English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese.  
- **Metadata IDs:**  
  - **RAWG ID:** snowball  
  - **PCGamingWiki ID:** Snowball!  
  - **MobyGames ID:** 128167  

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## References

1. Steam
2. PCGamingWiki
3. Mod DB
4. RAWG
5. Lutris database