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Ball Boys vs Terminal Velocity

Ball Boys and Terminal Velocity both land in Casual, Racing 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 Casual, Racing on Steam. Ball Boys (2022) is 1 year older than Terminal Velocity (2023). Ball Boys is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Terminal Velocity (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Ball Boys

Choose Ball Boys if you want an Action and Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ball Boys launched in 2022.

Choose Terminal Velocity

Choose Terminal Velocity if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Terminal Velocity launched in 2023.

Both Ball Boys and Terminal Velocity sit in Casual and Racing 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

Ball Boys vs Terminal Velocity — Steam metadata comparison
Ball Boys — Steam game coverBall BoysTerminal Velocity — Steam game coverTerminal Velocity
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, Casual, RacingCasual, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersJazzAppsAli101 Game Studio

Side by side

Ball Boys vs Terminal Velocity — FAQ

Should I play Ball Boys or Terminal Velocity first?
If you want chronology, Ball Boys (2022) came out before Terminal Velocity (2023). 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 Ball Boys and Terminal Velocity similar?
They overlap on Casual, Racing 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 Terminal Velocity have multiplayer like Ball Boys?
No. Ball Boys supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Terminal Velocity is listed as single-player only.
Ball Boys vs Terminal Velocity — Verdict (2026) · imho.run