Choose Whizz Ball
Choose Whizz Ball if you want an Action and Casual experience. Whizz Ball launched in 2020.
Whizz Ball vs Pinball FX
Whizz Ball and Pinball FX sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Whizz Ball (2020) is 3 years older than Pinball FX (2023). Pinball FX is free; Whizz Ball is paid (3.99 USD). Pinball FX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Whizz Ball has no Deck rating yet. 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 Pinball FX
Choose Pinball FX if you want a Simulation and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,809 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Whizz Ball and Pinball FX ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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 |  Pinball FX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 71.9% positive (1,809 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SubZero Development Ltd | Zen Studios |
Side by side
- Whizz Ball (2020) is 3 years older than Pinball FX (2023).
- Pinball FX is free; Whizz Ball is paid (3.99 USD).
- Pinball FX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Whizz Ball has no Deck rating yet.
Whizz Ball vs Pinball FX — FAQ
- Should I play Whizz Ball or Pinball FX first?
- If you want chronology, Whizz Ball (2020) came out before Pinball FX (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.
- Is Pinball FX free?
- Yes — Pinball FX is a free-to-play Steam title. Whizz Ball is paid (3.99 USD).