Choose NeverAwake
Choose NeverAwake if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. NeverAwake launched in 2022.
NeverAwake vs GoobnBalloonsDX
NeverAwake and GoobnBalloonsDX 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. NeverAwake (2022) is 2 years older than GoobnBalloonsDX (2024). GoobnBalloonsDX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than NeverAwake (97.6% positive). 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 GoobnBalloonsDX
Choose GoobnBalloonsDX if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. GoobnBalloonsDX launched in 2024.
Both NeverAwake and GoobnBalloonsDX sit in Action and 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
 NeverAwake |  GoobnBalloonsDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (82 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Neotro Inc. | IconicArtsLLP |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- NeverAwake (2022) is 2 years older than GoobnBalloonsDX (2024).
- GoobnBalloonsDX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than NeverAwake (97.6% positive).
- GoobnBalloonsDX is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than NeverAwake (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- GoobnBalloonsDX has co-op; NeverAwake does not.
- NeverAwake is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GoobnBalloonsDX has no Deck rating yet.
NeverAwake vs GoobnBalloonsDX — FAQ
- Should I play NeverAwake or GoobnBalloonsDX first?
- If you want chronology, NeverAwake (2022) came out before GoobnBalloonsDX (2024). 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 NeverAwake and GoobnBalloonsDX 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 NeverAwake have multiplayer like GoobnBalloonsDX?
- No. GoobnBalloonsDX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while NeverAwake is listed as single-player only.
- Does NeverAwake run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NeverAwake is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GoobnBalloonsDX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.