Choose Boom
Choose Boom if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Boom launched in 2021.
Boom vs Orbs Orbs Orbs
Boom and Orbs Orbs Orbs 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. Boom (2021) is 4 years older than Orbs Orbs Orbs (2025). Boom is free; Orbs Orbs Orbs is paid (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 Orbs Orbs Orbs
Choose Orbs Orbs Orbs if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orbs Orbs Orbs launched in 2025.
Both Boom and Orbs Orbs Orbs 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
 Boom |  Orbs Orbs Orbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Morningstar Studios | Acrylic Pixel Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Boom (2021) is 4 years older than Orbs Orbs Orbs (2025).
- Boom is free; Orbs Orbs Orbs is paid (3.99 USD).
Boom vs Orbs Orbs Orbs — FAQ
- Should I play Boom or Orbs Orbs Orbs first?
- If you want chronology, Boom (2021) came out before Orbs Orbs Orbs (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 Boom and Orbs Orbs Orbs 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.
- Is Boom free?
- Yes — Boom is a free-to-play Steam title. Orbs Orbs Orbs is paid (3.99 USD).