Comparison

Marble Machine vs Penalty 2D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marble Machine

Features
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Tilt the world. Shape the maze. Find your flow. Marble Machine is a physics-driven ball roller with hundreds of handcrafted levels that combine touch-based puzzles with skillful marble control. Tilt the board, feel the weight of the marble, and reshape the path as the level responds to your actions. Slide and rotate tiles, trigger switches, open doors, and activate portals. The maze is never static - it reacts to both your touch and the rolling marble, creating new possibilities with every decision. Easy to pick up and deeply rewarding to master, Marble Machine is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful puzzles, physical contraptions, and moments of pure flow. • Physics-driven 3D simulation - Realistic motion, momentum, and gravity create a tactile, physical feel. • Control the entire playfield via motion sensors - Tilt the board to guide the marble through the maze. • Rearrange the environment in real time to create new paths and solutions. • Dynamic interactions and modular contraptions - Switches, doors, portals, and linked elements evolve as you play. • Hundreds of handcrafted levels across themed level packs - Explore different mechanics, difficulty curves, and play styles. • Focused, atmospheric visuals and sound design enhance immersion and flow.

About

Penalty 2D

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Flick the balls and shoot enough goals and to reach target score for all the 211 countries. Idea is based on the famous basketball arcade game - but only with footballs! It starts off easy but gets really hard! HOW TO PLAY • Drag and release the ball to kick • Release before the white line to prevent speed loss • Reach target score to advance to the next level • Win the trophy! TIPS • Fast flick = fast kick • In the last 15 seconds you get 3 points for each goal LEVELS STRUCTURE: • From Level 1 to Level 49 -> 40 second rounds • From Level 50 to Level 99 -> 50 second rounds • From Level 100 to Level 149 -> 60 seconds rounds • From Level 150 to 211 -> 70 seconds rounds Also: You start with 3 balls. 1 extra ball is added in level 75 and 1 in level 150. Made with Godot: https://godotengine.org/license

Screenshots

Marble Machine4 screens
Penalty 2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marble Machine at every 5 weeks against Penalty 2D's every 22 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Marble Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Penalty 2D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Machine ships an update every 5 weeks, Penalty 2D every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Marble Machine versus Penalty 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble MachinePenalty 2D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 22 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB303 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMatthias WutschkeIndest

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Marble Machine

One-time4
  • Advertisement removal$0.99
  • Explorer Level Pack$1.99
  • Puzzler Level Pack$1.99
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  • Rolling Skills Level Pack$1.99
2 purchases

Penalty 2D

One-time2
  • No Intermediate Ads$2.99
  • No Ads + 2 Balls$4.99

Questions

Is Marble Machine free?
Marble Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penalty 2D free?
Penalty 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marble Machine or Penalty 2D have ads?
Both Marble Machine and Penalty 2D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Marble Machine or Penalty 2D?
Marble Machine ships an update every 5 weeks, and Penalty 2D every 22 months. Most recently, Marble Machine was updated on October 1, 2026 and Penalty 2D on October 8, 2026.

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