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Drift through a village as a balloon, using the mouse to tug, release, and catch the string. Share control with wind and children, even handing over the camera. There’s no winning—only fleeting, poetic moments of generosity and joy created by letting go.

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Team Balloon, Shepherd Games

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Balloon is a small, gentle experience where you don’t play to win—you play to give. You are a floating gift drifting through a quiet village, bringing brief sparks of happiness to the people you pass. The world feels like a poem in motion: light, fragile, and always slipping away. Every moment is temporary, like breath on glass, but it can still matter.

At the center of the game is a simple idea: unlearn control. Sometimes you guide the balloon. Sometimes the wind does. Sometimes a child takes over. Instead of clinging to perfect movement or goals, you’re invited to loosen your grip and let others enjoy the interaction—even if it means losing what you’re holding.

How it plays is intuitive and tactile, built around your mouse:

  • Drag the string gently, then release to toss the balloon into the air and let it drift.
  • Catch the string mid-flight if you lose it, taking control back for a moment.
  • Press and hold to grip tightly and resist the pull—unless you choose to let go.

As you move through the village, you’ll encounter moments where the best choice isn’t to steer, but to share: give the balloon to the wind, or even hand the camera’s view to a child so they can see and play from their perspective. The joy comes from allowing someone else to lead, from watching their delight become the outcome.

Balloon isn’t about being the hero, solving puzzles, or chasing high scores. You are the invitation. With each act of release, the game turns interaction into a small offering—fleeting, fragile, and quietly meaningful.


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