Keep the Balance! GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Keep the Balance!

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperKarma Studios
PublisherJoWood Produtions
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Karma Studios and published by JoWood Produtions, Keep the Balance! arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2001 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Keep the Balance! is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Keep the Balance! gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Keep the Balance! walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Keep the Balance! FAQ

When did Keep the Balance! come out on the GBC?

Keep the Balance! was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Keep the Balance!?

It was developed by Karma Studios and published by JoWood Produtions.

Is Keep the Balance! multiplayer?

No. Keep the Balance! is a single-player game.

How long does Keep the Balance! take to play?

As a puzzle game, Keep the Balance! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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