Red Ball 4

Red Ball 4 is a physics-based platform game where you roll and jump through obstacle-filled stages, collect stars, move objects and solve environmental puzzles. The controls are simple, but momentum matters. I find it better to slow down before narrow platforms instead of trying to complete every section at full speed, especially when boxes or moving objects are part of the solution.

About Red Ball 4

Red Ball 4 follows a small red ball trying to stop square-shaped enemies from changing the world around him.

Levels mix platform movement with physics puzzles. You may need to push boxes, use momentum, activate objects or reach elevated platforms before continuing toward the exit.

Latest Red Ball 4 Update

The current Poki browser edition lists December 2023 as both its release and latest update on that platform.

The official Android version is maintained separately. Google Play lists its latest update as July 23, 2026, with more than 100 million downloads.

Red Ball 4 Levels

The current Poki edition contains 70 levels.

Each stage includes stars to collect, and finding every star can earn a gold medal for that level. The environments eventually move beyond ordinary outdoor stages into caves and even space-themed areas.

The full official mobile edition lists 75 levels, so the number of available stages differs between versions.

Red Ball 4 Gameplay

Your main task is moving Red Ball safely from the beginning of each stage to its exit.

The game regularly asks you to combine movement with environmental problem-solving. A box may need to be pushed into position, while another obstacle may require enough momentum to reach a higher platform.

Controls

• A / Left Arrow: Move left
• D / Right Arrow: Move right
• W / Up Arrow: Jump
• Spacebar: Jump
• Enter: Alternative jump control

These controls are confirmed by the current browser version.

The MDN KeyboardEvent documentation provides technical background on how browser games recognise keyboard input.

Red Ball 4 Physics Puzzles

Physics are central to Red Ball 4 rather than being used only for animation.

Rolling speed changes how far you travel, while movable objects can become platforms, counterweights or ways to reach switches.

I usually check whether an object has a purpose before pushing it too far. Moving something into the wrong position can make a simple puzzle unnecessarily awkward.

Red Ball 4 Stars

Stars are scattered throughout the stages.

Collecting all of them provides an additional objective beyond simply reaching the exit. The Poki version rewards complete star collection with a gold medal for the stage.

This makes replaying earlier levels useful if you missed a difficult star the first time.

Red Ball 4 Boss Levels

The full Red Ball 4 experience includes dedicated boss encounters.

The official Red Ball 4 page from FDG Entertainment lists boss battles alongside physics elements and the 75-level campaign as core features.

These stages provide larger challenges between the normal platform and puzzle sections.

Red Ball 4 Gold Medals

A gold medal is earned in the browser version by collecting every star in a level.

That gives completion-focused players something extra to work toward after learning the safest route through the stage.

For another browser game where careful movement matters, Get On Top uses balance and physics in short competitive rounds.

Red Ball 4 World And Environments

Red Ball 4 changes scenery as you progress.

The official version takes the character through several environments and eventually into space.

The changing environments help prevent the physics puzzles from feeling like repeated versions of the same stage.

Red Ball 4 Tips

Avoid holding a movement direction automatically.

Shorter inputs are useful near narrow platforms or movable objects because they give you more control over momentum.

It also helps to look for stars before leaving an area. Returning to a lower section after climbing past it can sometimes be more difficult than collecting the star when you first see it.

Who Created Red Ball 4?

Red Ball 4 was originally developed by Yohoho Games.

The current Poki edition also credits Yohoho Games, while the official mobile releases are published and maintained by FDG Entertainment.

FDG Entertainment lists the original release date as July 17, 2014.

App And Platforms

The current Poki browser edition supports:

• Desktop
• Phone
• Tablet

Official mobile editions are also available. The Google Play version has more than 100 million downloads and lists the game as single-player, platformer and arcade.

Apple also offers an official Red Ball 4 edition for iPhone and iPad.

Games Like Red Ball 4

The closest related Poki title from Yohoho Games is Catch the Candy, which also combines platform-style movement with physics puzzles.

Players who prefer competitive platform rounds can try Blumgi Paintball.

For another game where movement and physics are central to each challenge, Get On Top provides a much shorter local competitive format.

About This Game

Red Ball 4 works best for players who enjoy platform games where movement and puzzles are closely connected.

Its strongest feature is how simple actions are reused. Rolling builds momentum, jumping reaches new areas and movable objects can become part of the solution instead of serving only as scenery.

Related Categories

Red Ball 4 fits naturally into:

• Platform Games
• Physics Games
• Puzzle Games
• Adventure Games
• Skill Games
• Ball Games
• Mobile Games

The current Poki listing categorizes it primarily under Platform Games.

More Games From This Developer

The current Poki catalogue lists Catch the Candy as another game from Yohoho Games.

FDG Entertainment’s wider mobile catalogue also includes games such as Banana Kong, Super Cat Tales and Cover Orange, although those are publisher catalogue titles rather than additional Yohoho Games projects.

Get The Game

Red Ball 4 can be played through supported desktop and mobile browsers, while official Android and iOS editions are also available.

Start by learning how momentum affects the ball, collect stars when they are safely reachable and look at movable objects as part of the puzzle before pushing them away from their original positions.