Choose BALL x PIT
Choose BALL x PIT if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 14,057 Steam reviews back the pick.
BALL x PIT vs Astrum Vanguard
BALL x PIT and Astrum Vanguard both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. BALL x PIT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Astrum Vanguard has no Deck rating yet. 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 Astrum Vanguard
Choose Astrum Vanguard if you want a Casual experience.
Both BALL x PIT and Astrum Vanguard sit in Action and Indie 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 x PIT |  Astrum Vanguard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (14,057 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenny Sun and Friends | JCW |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BALL x PIT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Astrum Vanguard has no Deck rating yet.
BALL x PIT vs Astrum Vanguard — FAQ
- Are BALL x PIT and Astrum Vanguard similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does BALL x PIT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BALL x PIT is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Astrum Vanguard doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.