Bubble Bounce

Released: Aug 28, 2020
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 13:34 GMT

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12 May 2021Developer post
Version 1.3.1 Available Now
A wise man probably once asked "can anything work right the first time?" And the answer is no. Bubble Bounce version 1.3.1 makes a few tweaks to things introduced in 1.3. I've decided that Bubble Frenzies and Dodge Mode don't mix, and will no longer happen when Dodge Mode is turn
A wise man probably once asked "can anything work right the first time?" And the answer is no.
Bubble Bounce version 1.3.1 makes a few tweaks to things introduced in 1.3. I've decided that Bubble Frenzies and Dodge Mode don't mix, and will no longer happen when Dodge Mode is turned on.
I've also added a few helpful bits of UI to explain how to use the new player selection screen. And the final change is a heads up when the game starts that a controller is the optimal way to play the game.
These aren't big changes, because all things considered, 1.3 was actually pretty stable. There are just a few things that make the experience of playing the game a bit more good.
Despite not many changes, here are the patchnotes:

Bubble Frenzy will no longer trigger in Dodge Mode
Added information on joining and starting the game
Added a screen at the start of the game to indicate that it was designed for controllers
These changes, like the ones in 1.3, will be implemented in the demo at some point in the future, though it's a low priority at the moment.
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05 May 2021Developer post
What's Coming in 1.3?
It's been a few months since I released version 1.2, and I originally meant for 1.2 to be the last update, at least for several months. Anyway I started working on 1.3 almost immediately. The main focus on version 1.3 was to improve the menus. The main menu of the game was functi
It's been a few months since I released version 1.2, and I originally meant for 1.2 to be the last update, at least for several months. Anyway I started working on 1.3 almost immediately.
The main focus on version 1.3 was to improve the menus. The main menu of the game was functional, but it was far from pretty. I changed it to be more pretty. I also made the character selection and level selection process quicker, and players other than player 1 can vote for a level.
I also made a tweak to gameplay where random bubbles now cause what I call a "bubble frenzy." A bubble frenzy is where, for a very brief period of time, a bunch of bubbles will come up from the ground. There's about a 10% chance when popping a bubble that's only worth a single point, and bubble frenzies do work when dodge mode is enabled and will badly hurt players that are still alive.
There are also the typical glitches that have been patched as well, namely a glitch in the cave level where the floor, on extremely rare occasions, would stop being a floor. I also fixed a glitch that caused certain loading screens to not show correctly.
Here are the patchnotes:

Added "Bubble Frenzy" which causes bubbles to rise from the ground for a short period of time.
Fixed a bug in the Cave level which, on very rare occasions, causes the floor to lose its collision.
Made the UI on the main menu more user-friendly.
Changed the sprites of the characters to have more personality and look less creepy.
Made the experience of getting to the game faster.
Unfortunately not all news is good, which also leads to a little bit of good news. I don't plan on updating the game any further than 1.3, at least for the foreseeable future. I've been working on Bubble Bounce for over a year, and I'm ready to move on to developing new games. And the good news is that the demo of Bubble Bounce will be updated to include some of the features from 1.3, namely the new menu. The demo might take a little bit longer than the full game to get the update, however. The demo will keep the same functionality as it has, the two default levels, default mode, and 3 minute time limit, but the improvements to the menus will be implemented.
The full release of the 1.3 update should be out later this week, most likely on Friday. But if you want to play, and possibly delay the update, the "experimental" beta branch on Steam allows you to try the update out right now! If you have any issues or opinions, the bug tracker has been updated to support 1.3. Thank you for playing Bubble Bounce.
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22 Dec 2020Developer post
Version 1.2 Available Now!
It's been awhile since version 1.1, and I thank you for your patience. Updates after 1.0 have a focus on fixing issues that come up, and 1.2 is no different. The main issue that I've noticed with Bubble Bounce is a lack of things to do. The game gives you everything right away, w
It's been awhile since version 1.1, and I thank you for your patience.
Updates after 1.0 have a focus on fixing issues that come up, and 1.2 is no different.
The main issue that I've noticed with Bubble Bounce is a lack of things to do. The game gives you everything right away, which limits the amount of time people want to spend on the game. Some games would go the route of locking content away from the player and forcing them to pay real money for the content. For a game that people have already spent money on, I consider this to be unreasonable.
I've added an in-game store where players can spend the bubbles they've popped on modes, levels, and a timer that extends to 59 minutes. The store currently only has two modes and the levels that the game has had since version 1.0, however more modes and levels may be added in the future.
You may have noticed that I mentioned the store having two modes. While one of those modes is "Dodge Mode" which is already in Bubble Bounce, the other mode is a new one. "Swap Mode" makes it so that players have the chance of having their position swapped with another player at random. This mode, when mixed with Dodge Mode, can lead to some interesting strategies!
Here are the simplified patchnotes:

Added a title screen
Added Swap Mode
Added an in-game store
Added the ability to extend the timer to 59 minutes
Unfortunately, the Bubble Bounce demo will no longer be receiving updates, including 1.2. Updating the demo for Windows, Mac, and Linux takes a long time, and it simply isn't worth the time it takes to end up with a slightly different demo experience. The demo will continue to be available for now, but will only have features from 1.1.
Honestly I don't think any of the features in 1.2 would carry over into the demo anyway, nor would any planned features in any future updates.
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14 Sep 2020Developer post
Version 1.1 Update Out Now!
The first post-release update to Bubble Bounce is now available, and it adds a fair bit. The single-player experience has always been one of the game's weaker elements, but now you can actually play with a computer player! It isn't the smartest AI on the block, but it's better th
28 Aug 2020Developer post
Version 1.0 Out Now | Out of Early Access!
Bubble Bounce has finally left Early Access, meaning all six levels are now complete! It's honestly hard for me to believe that the game that I've been wanting to make for over five years is finally out, and I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who has bought, wishlisted, or only
14 Aug 2020Developer post
What's Coming in August
This is the biggest update the game has received by far, both in terms of it being an exciting update and in terms of the amount of features, changes, and bug fixes. This is also the most nerve-wracking update since I won't be able to hide any issues with the game behind the Earl
31 Jul 2020Developer post
July Update Out Now
Development of Bubble Bounce is almost finished. This update not only added a new level, the Cave, but also has changes to the looks of several levels. Namely all of them. The Cave has randomly generated terrain, meaning you never know what the stage will give you in terms of obs
21 Jul 2020Developer post
July Experimental Build Update
This is a minor update for the experimental build. If you aren't playing on the experimental build, this update isn't going to impact you. -Fixed Cave level music being the same as the Farm level music. -Fixed problem that sometimes loaded the Pool level when selection the Cave l
16 Jul 2020Developer post
What's Coming in July
July is coming close to a close, meaning it's time for another update regarding an update. This month started with a free demo containing the first two levels, Farm and River. If you already own the full game, there's no reason to play the demo, but for those without, it's a good
25 Jun 2020Developer post
June Update Out Now
It's been quite a month since the previous update, in both the world and in Bubble Bounce's development. The first new feature worth mentioning is the new level, the Pool! Now players can take a dip or play with a ball. Or do both, it all depends on where the ball ends up. I've a
20 Jun 2020Developer post
June Experimental Build Update
The experimental build released on June 16th did its job, as some new bugs were found in that version. As such, the game has been updated to fix some bugs introduced, as well as add a new feature. These are the patchnotes for 1.2.1e. This does not include changes introduced in 1.
16 Jun 2020Developer post
What's Coming in June
June is already half way over, so it's time for another update in terms of what to expect at the end of the month. Now that summer is right around the corner, everyone wants to spend some time in a nice refreshing pool. But that's a really terrible idea, since there's a bit of a
29 May 2020Developer post
May Update Out Now
The first full update is now available for Bubble Bounce. This update adds a whole new level, a Roller Coaster. Players have to bounce off the moving roller coaster to pop as many bubbles as possible. Some of the roller coaster's movements will make that a bit tricky, however. I'
15 May 2020Developer post
What's Coming in May
May is half over, which means it's a good time to talk about what's coming at the end of the month. As promised, the next level will be finalized. And the next level is a Roller Coaster. The Roller Coaster will move around the screen, changing its speed based on the slopes of the
29 Apr 2020Developer post
What to Expect for Future Updates
Thank you for your interest in Bubble Bounce. I am personally very excited for the game's upcoming release, and I want to take an opportunity to share my plans for future content and take an some time to explain a little bit about the game. Bubble Bounce has been my pet project f