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Balls and Dungeons vs Jade Order

Balls and Dungeons and Jade Order both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Balls and Dungeons (2021) is 1 year older than Jade Order (2022). Jade Order is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Balls and Dungeons (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Balls and Dungeons vs Jade Order — Steam metadata comparison
Balls and Dungeons — Steam game coverBalls and DungeonsJade Order — Steam game coverJade Order
Released20212022
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTechnolomicsTortuga Xel

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Balls and Dungeons vs Jade Order — FAQ

Should I play Balls and Dungeons or Jade Order first?
If you want chronology, Balls and Dungeons (2021) came out before Jade Order (2022). 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 Balls and Dungeons and Jade Order similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.