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Steam News31 January 20265mo ago

Plinbo: Roguelike Plinko is Out Now!

Plinbo is officially released, and this launch is more than just a version bump. It is a big step forward for the game with new systems, major balance passes, and lots of improvements across the board.

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  • Gameplay
  • Events
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
addedPlinbo is officially released, and this launch is more than just a version bump. It is a big step forward for the game with new systems, major balance passes, and lots of improvements across the board.
addedHere is what we added and improved in this release:
addedPerk system You can now start the game with perks unlocked by completing specific tasks. There are around 14 different perks, each supporting a distinct playstyle.
added5 new challenges More variety, more risk, and more rewards.
addedTime Attack Mode A new mode where you only have 10 minutes to finish the game. Fast decisions matter.
addedMode and level previews added to the menu You can now see what awaits you before jumping into a run.

Plinbo: Roguelike Plinko changes

addedPlinbo is officially released, and this launch is more than just a version bump. It is a big step forward for the game with new systems, major balance passes, and lots of improvements across the board.
addedHere is what we added and improved in this release:
addedPerk system You can now start the game with perks unlocked by completing specific tasks. There are around 14 different perks, each supporting a distinct playstyle.
added5 new challenges More variety, more risk, and more rewards.
addedTime Attack Mode A new mode where you only have 10 minutes to finish the game. Fast decisions matter.

Plinbo is officially released, and this launch is more than just a version bump. It is a big step forward for the game with new systems, major balance passes, and lots of improvements across the board.

Here is what we added and improved in this release:

  • Perk system You can now start the game with perks unlocked by completing specific tasks. There are around 14 different perks, each supporting a distinct playstyle.

  • 5 new challenges More variety, more risk, and more rewards.

  • Time Attack Mode A new mode where you only have 10 minutes to finish the game. Fast decisions matter.

  • Global leaderboard for Endless Mode Your longest and strongest runs are now ranked globally.

  • Limits on infinite loop cards Cards like The Tower and The Bell that could force infinite loops are now limited to a maximum of 3 copies.

  • Mode and level previews added to the menu You can now see what awaits you before jumping into a run.

  • Level 1 and Endless Mode balancing Early game is fairer and late game is more controlled.

  • Card balance changes Some cards were buffed, others were toned down.

  • Rarity system Every card now has normal, rare, and legendary versions. Rarer cards are more expensive but significantly stronger.

  • More detailed end of run statistics You can now clearly see how your run played out.

  • Save issues fixed Problems causing some settings not to save properly have been resolved.

  • UI overflow fixes UI issues, especially in late Endless Mode stages, are now fixed.

  • Late game optimizations Long runs are now much more stable.

  • Incorrect challenge rewards fixed

  • Popup improvements

  • Challenge risk and reward rebalancing Some challenges felt unfair, this has been improved.

  • General UI improvements

  • Bug fixes Bugs related to both newly added systems and older mechanics have been resolved.

This release represents the foundation of Plinbo. What comes next will be shaped heavily by your feedback.

Thank you for playing, testing, and sharing your thoughts. Now it is time to shake up the leaderboards. 😈

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Steam News / 31 January 2026

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