Choose PBA Pro Bowling 2021
Choose PBA Pro Bowling 2021 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. PBA Pro Bowling 2021 launched in 2020.
PBA Pro Bowling 2021 vs PBA Pro Bowling 2023
PBA Pro Bowling 2021 and PBA Pro Bowling 2023 both land in Sports, Simulation 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 Sports, Simulation on Steam. PBA Pro Bowling 2021 (2020) is 2 years older than PBA Pro Bowling 2023 (2022). PBA Pro Bowling 2021 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than PBA Pro Bowling 2023 (70.5% positive). 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 PBA Pro Bowling 2023
Choose PBA Pro Bowling 2023 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PBA Pro Bowling 2023 launched in 2022.
Both PBA Pro Bowling 2021 and PBA Pro Bowling 2023 sit in Sports and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 PBA Pro Bowling 2021 |  PBA Pro Bowling 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation | Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.1% positive (78 reviews) | 70.5% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | FarSight Studios | FarSight Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- PBA Pro Bowling 2021 (2020) is 2 years older than PBA Pro Bowling 2023 (2022).
- PBA Pro Bowling 2021 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than PBA Pro Bowling 2023 (70.5% positive).
- PBA Pro Bowling 2021 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than PBA Pro Bowling 2023 (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
PBA Pro Bowling 2021 vs PBA Pro Bowling 2023 — FAQ
- Should I play PBA Pro Bowling 2021 or PBA Pro Bowling 2023 first?
- If you want chronology, PBA Pro Bowling 2021 (2020) came out before PBA Pro Bowling 2023 (2022). 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 PBA Pro Bowling 2021 and PBA Pro Bowling 2023 similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation 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.