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Countryballs: The Heist

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Countryballs: The Heist

Climb from rookie thief to top secret agent in a humorous countryball stealth and casual strategy adventure. Customize your ball with national flags, infiltrate countries, learn fun facts, steal iconic artifacts in heists full of political satire. Create and play custom heists with Steam Workshop!

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Countryballs: The Heist is a comedic stealth adventure with a dash of casual strategy. Climb from rookie thief to world-class burglar by pulling off absurd jobs for eccentric clients — all set in the wacky Countryball meme universe, spiced with satirical geopolitical humour, brought to you by PWA. Plan, sabotage, sneak, and outwit your way to dubious fame or become a creator of genius heists for the community yourself, using the built-in Heist Editor.

Create Your Very Own Countryball Master Thief

To sneak past guards, you’ll not only need to use your environment wisely and outsmart the guards in various ways… you’ll also create your own Countryball from ANY national flag (yes, including overseas territories and regions with limited recognition). Use costumes inspired by real-world traditional folk outfits and cultural items. Along the way, you’ll pick up memorable facts about the many countries that make up our diverse shared world.

In short: A surprisingly educational thieving game with Countryballs.

Become the Main Character of PWA's Countryball Universe

Experience PWA's story about the thieving Countryballs, viewed and loved by millions… with YOU as the main protagonist. As a Countryball rookie who (unwillingly) signs up with a shady spy agency, you embark on a crazy journey around the world, encountering many familiar Countryball characters... and their quirks.

Endless Hot Heists – Community and Steam Workshop integration

Download heists of your friends (and foes) and embark on ever new adventures – or become a heist creator yourself and design challenging Heists for a global player base using the integrated Heist Editor (Steam Workshop integration). This versatile editor allows you to create complete heists with your own story in your native language and share them with the community.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-4690K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 | AMD Radeon™ HD 7850
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics settings: low

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 4.2 GHz Intel® Core™ i7-7700K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics settings: high

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: macOS Mojave (10.14.6)
  • Processor: Apple M1 | 2.2 GHz 6-Core Intel® Core™ i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ Pro 555X
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics settings: low

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: macOS Big Sur (11.3.1)
  • Processor: Apple M1 | 2.2 GHz 6-Core Intel® Core™ i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: M1 | AMD Radeon™ Pro 5500M
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics settings: high

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: SteamOS 3.0
  • Processor: 7 nm AMD APU
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8 RDNA 2 CUs
  • Storage: 8 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics settings: low

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: SteamOS 3.0
  • Processor: 6 nm AMD APU
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8 RDNA 2 CUs
  • Storage: 8 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics settings: high
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
pterix GmbH
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
12
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Input API Support, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Languages
English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, French, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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EnglishYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
Spanish - Latin AmericaYesNoYes
FrenchYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
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[p]Want to pull off a heist while traveling—or from the comfort of your own bed? No problem! [i]Countryballs: The Heist[/i] is fully compatible with mouse, keyboard, gamepads, and the [b]Steam Deck[/b]! The campaign and Heist Editor were developed with handheld playability in min…

Oct 04, 2025 at 17:10 UTC Community Announcements By pterix small update proxy (inferred) External source

[p][b]Dear fans of [i]Countryballs: The Heist[/i],[/b][/p][p]The release of [i]Countryballs: The Heist [/i]has been postponed to the [b]third quarter of 2026[/b]. Instead of quietly changing the release date on Steam, I want to personally explain what’s behind this decision and g…

Sep 03, 2025 at 14:28 UTC Community Announcements By pterix medium update proxy (inferred) External source

In addition to over 250 playable CountryBALLS, some new, non-spherical characters are now joining the crazy heists as well. In this news article, we introduce you to these quirky characters and explain why these nations each showcase a unique shape. Oh, and don’t forget to celebr…

Sep 02, 2024 at 12:04 UTC Community Announcements By pterix medium update proxy (inferred) External source

Discover our collection of community avatars designed to represent every country on Earth (plus a few extra regions). Download your preferred country's avatar and personalise your profile! [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1986290/Avatar/List]Get Your Countryball Avatar[/url]…

May 05, 2024 at 11:58 UTC Community Announcements By pterix small update proxy (inferred) External source

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Countryballs: The Heist free to play?
Yes, Countryballs: The Heist is free to play on Steam.
What genre is Countryballs: The Heist?
Countryballs: The Heist is a Adventure game.
Who developed Countryballs: The Heist?
Countryballs: The Heist was developed by pterix GmbH and published by pterix GmbH.
What platforms does Countryballs: The Heist support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.