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Frustrate-a-ball vs Cracker

Frustrate-a-ball and Cracker both land in Action, Casual 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 Action, Casual on Steam. Frustrate-a-ball (2019) is 5 years older than Cracker (2024). Cracker is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Frustrate-a-ball (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 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 Frustrate-a-ball

Choose Frustrate-a-ball if you want an Indie experience. Frustrate-a-ball launched in 2019.

Choose Cracker

Choose Cracker if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cracker launched in 2024.

Both Frustrate-a-ball and Cracker sit in Action and Casual on Steam, 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

Frustrate-a-ball vs Cracker — Steam metadata comparison
Frustrate-a-ball — Steam game coverFrustrate-a-ballCracker — Steam game coverCracker
Released20192024
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD0.49 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAddictive 247 GamesLGV

Side by side

Frustrate-a-ball vs Cracker — FAQ

Should I play Frustrate-a-ball or Cracker first?
If you want chronology, Frustrate-a-ball (2019) came out before Cracker (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 Frustrate-a-ball and Cracker similar?
They overlap on Action, Casual 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.
Frustrate-a-ball vs Cracker — Verdict (2026) · imho.run