Choose The Static
Choose The Static if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. The Static launched in 2024.
The Static vs Excavator Ball
The Static and Excavator Ball both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. The Static (2024) is 1 year older than Excavator Ball (2025). Excavator Ball is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than The Static (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Excavator Ball
Choose Excavator Ball if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Excavator Ball launched in 2025.
Both The Static and Excavator Ball sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 Static |  Excavator Ball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (14 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | aFonte Games LLC | Carrapacks Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Static (2024) is 1 year older than Excavator Ball (2025).
- Excavator Ball is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than The Static (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
The Static vs Excavator Ball — FAQ
- Should I play The Static or Excavator Ball first?
- If you want chronology, The Static (2024) came out before Excavator Ball (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 The Static and Excavator Ball similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.