Bounce 2

Bounce 2 is a 2D action-sports arena from Digital Joy Games that recreates analog 2D visuals with modern, deterministic systems. Designed for 1–4 players locally and online, it pairs physics-based ball play with two control approaches: simple jumps for intuitive interaction or precise input via the right thumbstick. Mode options include Classic Mode’s tug-of-war slider scoring, Brick Mode which adds Brick Breaker–style walls with 2½-minute rounds, and a Party Mode inspired by mini-game collections. Photon Quantum networking provides frame-perfect synchronization across clients. Bounce 2 released Jun 11, 2026 for Windows and macOS and offers English interface and full audio.

Digital Joy Games
Digital Joy
June 11, 2026
90 % Positive (21 reviews)
$8.99 Play Now

Features

Local and Online Multiplayer

Play with up to four players locally in all modes, or connect online for PvP matches.

Deterministic Networking

Photon Quantum delivers frame-perfect synchronization so inputs and outcomes stay consistent between clients.

Physics-based Controls

Gameplay combines physics-driven ball interactions with two control styles: jump-based play for simplicity and right-thumbstick input for precision.

Classic Mode

Classic Mode replaces numerical scoring with a tug-of-war slider that shifts toward the scoring side after each goal.

Brick Mode

Brick Mode is inspired by Brick Breaker: players break through walls to score while rounds last roughly 2½ minutes.

Platform & Language Support

Supported on Windows and macOS with English interface and full audio.

Quick Facts

Single-player
Online PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Shared/Split Screen
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which platforms does Bounce 2 support?

Bounce 2 lists support for Windows and macOS.

How many players and multiplayer options are available?

The game supports 1–4 players locally in all modes and also offers online PvP. Shared/split-screen local play and single-player options are available.

What are the main game modes?

Classic Mode uses a tug-of-war slider instead of a numerical score. Brick Mode adds Brick Breaker–style walls with rounds of about 2½ minutes. Party Mode is inspired by mini-game collections; the game also supports open-ended physics-based play.

How does online play stay synchronized?

Bounce 2 uses Photon Quantum, a deterministic networking solution designed to keep gameplay frame-perfect and synchronized across connected clients.

What are the system requirements and language support?

Minimum: Windows 10 (64-bit), Intel Core i3-10110U or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics or equivalent. Recommended: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 12 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 560 or better. Interface and full audio are provided in English.

Genres

Sports Action Indie

Tags

2D Platformer Beat 'em up Sports Local Multiplayer Combat PvP Action 2D 2D Fighter Retro Arcade Controller Abstract Colorful Minimalist Pixel Graphics Atmospheric Physics 1980s 1990's

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10 (64-bit)

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

Graphics

Intel UHD Graphics or equivalent

Requires

Processor

Intel Core i3-10110U or equivalent

Recommended

Os

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)

Memory

12 GB RAM

Storage

Graphics

NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 560, or better

Requires

Processor

Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English

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