Pinball With Heart: Discover the Emotionally Captivating Game

Plant memories in an emotional twist on an arcade classic with From Eva with Green.

Can a pinball game make you cry? From Eva with Green just might. Delve into the fascinating world of recently deceased schoolteacher Eva Blossom by playing bite-size levels inspired by her life. Knock your orb into dangling pendants to release tiny seeds, gather them up, and plant them around the perimeter of each exquisitely illustrated board to grow new branches of Eva’s story.

What we love: The sweet, moving tale. In each level, a window frame offers a glimpse into the lives of those Eva has left behind (including her cat, Onyx—oof, pass the tissues!). As you pinball through her story, you’ll see how the seeds Eva planted—figuratively and literally—keep her alive in the hearts of her loved ones.

Quick tip: The rings around your orb show how many seeds you have stored up—and you don’t need to gather every seed to complete a level. To grow plants, look for empty areas around the edge of the frame, then swipe and hold as your ball passes over them.

Meet the creator: From Eva with Green grew from the idea of staying connected with those who have passed away. The team at Lighthouse Games (which also developed Luminaria: Forgotten Echoes) say that recognizing the spiritual presence of those who are physically gone is like “peering from one window to another.”