PengPong

About PengPong

PengPong is a quirky indie pinball roguelike from SANDY FLOOR, released March 1, 2026. It plays out in a vintage cartoon world where you control Peng, a fallen hockey star turned monster hunter. The game blends resource management with fast-paced action. You’ll use a hockey stick to deflect pucks, weapons, and swarms of enemies. Spend in-game chips to buy upgrades or gamble at a roulette for bigger risks. Each run is a test of reflexes and strategy. The story follows Peng’s redemption arc after a career-ending scandal. It’s a short but punchy experience with a retro aesthetic.

Gameplay

PengPong’s core loop is simple but tense. You flick a hockey stick to deflect pucks that carry weapons or hazards. Swarms of enemies descend, requiring precise timing to avoid. The puck acts as both weapon and shield, aim it wrong and you take damage. Between runs, you spend chips to upgrade defenses or gamble at the roulette for random perks. Each death resets your progress, pushing you to adapt. Controls are responsive, with a focus on quick reflexes. Sessions last 10, 20 minutes, but the average playthrough clocks in at 4 hours 32 minutes. The challenge spikes rapidly, demanding both luck and skill.

What Players Think

PengPong has a 8.3/10 rating from 12,450 players. 75% complete the game, with 88% recommending it. Average playtime is 4 hours 32 minutes, though 19.4% of players complete the 122 achievements. Community moods lean determined (62%) and frustrated (38%). A top review notes: “It’s chaotic and addictive, but the difficulty curve is brutal.” Completion rates for achievements are high for early runs but drop off after the 10th attempt. 63% of players hit the 50-achievement milestone, while 42% reach 100.

PlayPile's Take

PengPong is a niche title for pinball and roguelike fans who don’t mind grinding. Priced at $19.99, it’s a low-risk buy for its replayability. The 122 achievements reward persistence, but the 19.4% completion rate suggests it’s a grind. If you enjoy risk-reward mechanics and don’t mind repeated deaths, it’s worth a shot. Skip if you dislike short sessions with high difficulty. It’s a test of skill and patience, not a game for casual play.

Storyline

Peng rose to global fame after claiming first place at the World Championship. He stood proudly on the podium, holding the trophy high as the crowd cheered his name. In no time, he became a celebrity, basking in wealth and attention, surrounded by piles of money that marked his sudden fortune. But during one intense match, everything changed. Peng struck the hockey puck with tremendous force, and it hit his opponent directly. The player collapsed, gravely injured, while chaos spread across the arena as people rushed to help. That moment marked the beginning of Peng’s downfall. Lawsuits followed, and he soon found himself standing in court, stripped of his fame and fortune. Reduced to nothing, he wandered in despair, a shadow of his former self. Then, when his life seemed beyond repair, a mysterious figure approached him with a request: to fight monsters threatening the land. With no other path left, Peng tightened his grip on his hockey stick. Whether driven by the hope of redemption or the lure of money, his eyes burned with fierce determination. He charged forward, ready to strike down every monster in his way.