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Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) vs The Throng

Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) and The Throng both land in Action, 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 Action, Casual on Steam. Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) (2022) is 3 years older than The Throng (2025). The Throng is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!)

Choose Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) if you want a Sports experience. Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) launched in 2022.

Choose The Throng

Choose The Throng if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Throng launched in 2025.

Both Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) and The Throng sit in Action and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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

Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) vs The Throng — Steam metadata comparison
Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) — Steam game coverBail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!)The Throng — Steam game coverThe Throng
Released20222025
GenresAction, Sports, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews88.7% positive (71 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersFREE STYLE, Inc., KONAMISoGon Games

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Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) vs The Throng — FAQ

Should I play Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) or The Throng first?
If you want chronology, Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) (2022) came out before The Throng (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 Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) and The Throng similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do both Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) and The Throng have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Throng ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Throng doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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