Choose CD-RUN
Choose CD-RUN if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. CD-RUN launched in 2019.
CD-RUN vs Maze Racer Balls
CD-RUN and Maze Racer Balls both land in Indie, Racing on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Racing on Steam. CD-RUN (2019) is 5 years older than Maze Racer Balls (2024). Maze Racer Balls is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than CD-RUN (3.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Maze Racer Balls
Choose Maze Racer Balls if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Maze Racer Balls launched in 2024.
Both CD-RUN and Maze Racer Balls sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 CD-RUN |  Maze Racer Balls | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Quack Quack Games | Imperiarte Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- CD-RUN (2019) is 5 years older than Maze Racer Balls (2024).
- Maze Racer Balls is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than CD-RUN (3.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
CD-RUN vs Maze Racer Balls — FAQ
- Should I play CD-RUN or Maze Racer Balls first?
- If you want chronology, CD-RUN (2019) came out before Maze Racer Balls (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are CD-RUN and Maze Racer Balls similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Racing on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both CD-RUN and Maze Racer Balls have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CD-RUN ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Maze Racer Balls ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.