Choose Whizz Ball
Choose Whizz Ball if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Whizz Ball launched in 2020.
Whizz Ball vs Candy Arkanoid
Whizz Ball and Candy Arkanoid 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. Whizz Ball (2020) is 3 years older than Candy Arkanoid (2023). Candy Arkanoid is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Whizz Ball (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Candy Arkanoid
Choose Candy Arkanoid if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Candy Arkanoid launched in 2023.
Both Whizz Ball and Candy Arkanoid 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
 Whizz Ball |  Candy Arkanoid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | SubZero Development Ltd | velocitystacks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Whizz Ball (2020) is 3 years older than Candy Arkanoid (2023).
- Candy Arkanoid is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Whizz Ball (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Whizz Ball vs Candy Arkanoid — FAQ
- Should I play Whizz Ball or Candy Arkanoid first?
- If you want chronology, Whizz Ball (2020) came out before Candy Arkanoid (2023). 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 Whizz Ball and Candy Arkanoid 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.
- Does Candy Arkanoid have multiplayer like Whizz Ball?
- No. Whizz Ball supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Candy Arkanoid is listed as single-player only.