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 Chivalware
BALL x PIT and Chivalware 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 (2025) is 1 year older than Chivalware (2026). Chivalware is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than BALL x PIT (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Chivalware
Choose Chivalware if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chivalware launched in 2026.
Both BALL x PIT and Chivalware 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 |  Chivalware | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (14,057 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenny Sun and Friends | Regal Pigeon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BALL x PIT (2025) is 1 year older than Chivalware (2026).
- Chivalware is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than BALL x PIT (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- BALL x PIT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Chivalware has no Deck rating yet.
BALL x PIT vs Chivalware — FAQ
- Should I play BALL x PIT or Chivalware first?
- If you want chronology, BALL x PIT (2025) came out before Chivalware (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 BALL x PIT and Chivalware 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. Chivalware doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.