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Gravity_Kid vs The Masochistic Ball

Gravity_Kid and The Masochistic Ball both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Gravity_Kid (2020) is 5 years older than The Masochistic Ball (2025). The Masochistic Ball is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Gravity_Kid (0.99 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 Gravity_Kid

Choose Gravity_Kid if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. Gravity_Kid launched in 2020.

Choose The Masochistic Ball

Choose The Masochistic Ball if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Masochistic Ball launched in 2025.

Both Gravity_Kid and The Masochistic Ball sit in Indie 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

Gravity_Kid vs The Masochistic Ball — Steam metadata comparison
Gravity_Kid — Steam game coverGravity_KidThe Masochistic Ball — Steam game coverThe Masochistic Ball
Released20202025
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDnovel, FreeAnimals_SoftwareVivaldi

Side by side

Gravity_Kid vs The Masochistic Ball — FAQ

Should I play Gravity_Kid or The Masochistic Ball first?
If you want chronology, Gravity_Kid (2020) came out before The Masochistic Ball (2025). 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 Gravity_Kid and The Masochistic Ball similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.
Gravity_Kid vs The Masochistic Ball — Verdict (2026) · imho.run