Choose EBOLA 3
Choose EBOLA 3 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. EBOLA 3 launched in 2022.
EBOLA 3 vs The Loop Below
EBOLA 3 and The Loop Below both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. EBOLA 3 (2022) is 3 years older than The Loop Below (2025). The Loop Below is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than EBOLA 3 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 The Loop Below
Choose The Loop Below if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Loop Below launched in 2025.
Both EBOLA 3 and The Loop Below sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 EBOLA 3 |  The Loop Below | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (120 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | indie_games_studio | NoSave |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EBOLA 3 (2022) is 3 years older than The Loop Below (2025).
- The Loop Below is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than EBOLA 3 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
EBOLA 3 vs The Loop Below — FAQ
- Should I play EBOLA 3 or The Loop Below first?
- If you want chronology, EBOLA 3 (2022) came out before The Loop Below (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 EBOLA 3 and The Loop Below similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.