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Games like BalloonBoyBob

If BalloonBoyBob is your kind of game, the closest matches are Thomas Scott, Dondar and Escape Doodland — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About BalloonBoyBob: Ball named Bob-platformer game with rotation, parkour and jumps!

2020ActionIndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDWindowsby FreeAnimals_Software, Dnovel
BalloonBoyBob — Steam game cover

Players who liked BalloonBoyBob also play

Steam players who put hours into BalloonBoyBob also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Thomas Scott

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    ThomasScott will allow players to explore the world through rotation, parkour and puzzle solving.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Dondar

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Dondar - a high-speed platformer with puzzles coins and elements and a match of 3 elements.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Escape Doodland

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Death and destruction came into Doodland. This happy and joyful land is going to change. You play as one of Doodlers, a peaceful inhabitant of happy doodle world, attacked by a merciless monster. There are only two options: run as fast as you can or die.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Will You Snail?

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!

    2019IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Semblance

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. LIMBO

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Aureole - Wings of Hope

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for BalloonBoyBob fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below BalloonBoyBob at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Casual with BalloonBoyBob.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Casual with BalloonBoyBob.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Action with BalloonBoyBob.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under BalloonBoyBob on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with BalloonBoyBob.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with BalloonBoyBob.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with BalloonBoyBob.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from FreeAnimals_Software

Other recommendable Steam games by FreeAnimals_Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Sweet Thomas

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    Bright and mysterious platformer in the world of the game Sweet Thomas.

    2020ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Booobjz

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    You have to solve puzzles and switch gravity.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. ILY

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Two Mushrooms, lots of puzzles!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Thomas Scott

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    ThomasScott will allow players to explore the world through rotation, parkour and puzzle solving.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Square Key

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    The Square Key is a spinning platformer with puzzles and coins.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Porcini

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Porcini - logic platformer with coin puzzles and match-three game elements

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Gravity_Kid

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    A rabbit on a rocket that can change gravity!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. LP

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FreeAnimals_Software, the studio behind BalloonBoyBob. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    A Panda in a cocoon travels through a spinning world!

    2021ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Escape Doodland

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Death and destruction came into Doodland. This happy and joyful land is going to change. You play as one of Doodlers, a peaceful inhabitant of happy doodle world, attacked by a merciless monster. There are only two options: run as fast as you can or die.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Will You Snail?

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with BalloonBoyBob.

    Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!

    2019IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Semblance

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. LIMBO

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with BalloonBoyBob.

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about BalloonBoyBob

How much does BalloonBoyBob cost?
BalloonBoyBob is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to BalloonBoyBob?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BalloonBoyBob are Thomas Scott, Dondar, Escape Doodland.
Who developed BalloonBoyBob?
BalloonBoyBob was developed by FreeAnimals_Software, Dnovel and published by Conglomerate 5.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on BalloonBoyBob.

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