Choose BALAN WONDERWORLD
Choose BALAN WONDERWORLD if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. BALAN WONDERWORLD launched in 2021.
BALAN WONDERWORLD vs Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure
BALAN WONDERWORLD and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. BALAN WONDERWORLD (2021) is 3 years older than Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (2024). BALAN WONDERWORLD is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (5.99 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 Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure
Choose Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure launched in 2024.
Both BALAN WONDERWORLD and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 BALAN WONDERWORLD |  Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56% positive (339 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Square Enix, ARZEST Corp. | Crabs Cove |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- BALAN WONDERWORLD (2021) is 3 years older than Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (2024).
- BALAN WONDERWORLD is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- BALAN WONDERWORLD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure has no Deck rating yet.
BALAN WONDERWORLD vs Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure — FAQ
- Should I play BALAN WONDERWORLD or Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure first?
- If you want chronology, BALAN WONDERWORLD (2021) came out before Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (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 BALAN WONDERWORLD and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 BALAN WONDERWORLD and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: BALAN WONDERWORLD ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does BALAN WONDERWORLD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BALAN WONDERWORLD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.