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Coronarun vs Balls out of Control

Coronarun and Balls out of Control both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Coronarun (2020) is 1 year older than Balls out of Control (2021). Balls out of Control is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Coronarun (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Coronarun

Choose Coronarun if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Coronarun launched in 2020.

Choose Balls out of Control

Choose Balls out of Control if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Balls out of Control launched in 2021.

Both Coronarun and Balls out of Control sit in Indie 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

Coronarun vs Balls out of Control — Steam metadata comparison
Coronarun — Steam game coverCoronarunBalls out of Control — Steam game coverBalls out of Control
Released20202021
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMagnus NilssonJuan Daniel González Alcobre

Side by side

Coronarun vs Balls out of Control — FAQ

Should I play Coronarun or Balls out of Control first?
If you want chronology, Coronarun (2020) came out before Balls out of Control (2021). 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 Coronarun and Balls out of Control similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Coronarun vs Balls out of Control — Verdict (2026) · imho.run