Choose KaBoom!
Choose KaBoom! if it matches what drew you to this matchup. KaBoom! launched in 2022.
KaBoom! vs Thirsty Bird
KaBoom! and Thirsty Bird 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. KaBoom! (2022) is 3 years older than Thirsty Bird (2025). Thirsty Bird is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than KaBoom! (1.99 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 Thirsty Bird
Choose Thirsty Bird if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thirsty Bird launched in 2025.
Both KaBoom! and Thirsty Bird 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
 KaBoom! |  Thirsty Bird | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Merlinus Productions | Ben Sulzinsky |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- KaBoom! (2022) is 3 years older than Thirsty Bird (2025).
- Thirsty Bird is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than KaBoom! (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
KaBoom! vs Thirsty Bird — FAQ
- Should I play KaBoom! or Thirsty Bird first?
- If you want chronology, KaBoom! (2022) came out before Thirsty Bird (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 KaBoom! and Thirsty Bird 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.