Choose The Defaloon
Choose The Defaloon if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Defaloon launched in 2021.
The Defaloon vs Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence
The Defaloon and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence 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. The Defaloon (2021) is 5 years older than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026). The Defaloon is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (0.89 USD vs. 2.99 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 Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence
Choose Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence launched in 2026.
Both The Defaloon and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence 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
 The Defaloon |  Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.89 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | vuzimu, OPG EUPHORE, Gamesforfarm | PMH Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Defaloon (2021) is 5 years older than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026).
- The Defaloon is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (0.89 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
The Defaloon vs Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence — FAQ
- Should I play The Defaloon or Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence first?
- If you want chronology, The Defaloon (2021) came out before Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026). 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 The Defaloon and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence 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.