Things That Bounce and Explode is an indie brick-breaker and action RPG hybrid developed by LNDFRR, released in 2021 for PC. Players control P.A.D.D.L.E., a paddle-style character who both bounces and shoots B.A.L.L.s to defend planets from an invading force called the Blokolonian Armada. The core loop involves surviving randomized waves of enemies, with no two runs sharing identical enemy placement, and confronting boss encounters at the end of each run. Between waves, players level up their B.A.L.L.s, unlocking new skills and assembling custom builds from a range of distinct ball types. Additional layers of customization come through equippable Powers, which produce significant gameplay-altering effects, and passive Charms that further shape each run. Extra difficulty settings and Enemy Anomalies extend replayability for experienced players. A Planetarium mode lets players read stories tied to the planets they rescue, and a dedicated Podcast Mode accommodates multitasking during play.
