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KINGDOM of the DEAD vs Ball & Gun

KINGDOM of the DEAD and Ball & Gun both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. KINGDOM of the DEAD (2022) is 4 years older than Ball & Gun (2026). KINGDOM of the DEAD is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Ball & Gun (5.09 USD vs. 8.99 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 KINGDOM of the DEAD

Choose KINGDOM of the DEAD if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. KINGDOM of the DEAD launched in 2022.

Choose Ball & Gun

Choose Ball & Gun if you want a Sports and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ball & Gun launched in 2026.

Both KINGDOM of the DEAD and Ball & Gun sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, 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

KINGDOM of the DEAD vs Ball & Gun — Steam metadata comparison
KINGDOM of the DEAD — Steam game coverKINGDOM of the DEADBall & Gun — Steam game coverBall & Gun
Released20222026
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Sports, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price5.09 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews80% positive (210 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDIRIGO GAMESNVZN Studios

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KINGDOM of the DEAD vs Ball & Gun — FAQ

Should I play KINGDOM of the DEAD or Ball & Gun first?
If you want chronology, KINGDOM of the DEAD (2022) came out before Ball & Gun (2026). 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 KINGDOM of the DEAD and Ball & Gun similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does KINGDOM of the DEAD run on Steam Deck?
Yes — KINGDOM of the DEAD is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ball & Gun doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
KINGDOM of the DEAD vs Ball & Gun — Verdict (2026) · imho.run