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Third Wild vs BIRD BALL

Third Wild and BIRD BALL both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Third Wild (2022) is 1 year older than BIRD BALL (2023). BIRD BALL scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Third Wild (45.5% positive). 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 Third Wild

Choose Third Wild if you want an Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO. Third Wild launched in 2022.

Choose BIRD BALL

Choose BIRD BALL if you want a Sports, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. BIRD BALL launched in 2023.

Both Third Wild and BIRD BALL sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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

Third Wild vs BIRD BALL — Steam metadata comparison
Third Wild — Steam game coverThird WildBIRD BALL — Steam game coverBIRD BALL
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGSports, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price5.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews45.5% positive (11 reviews)100% positive (12 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developerslanding man studioDesperateMeasures

Side by side

Third Wild vs BIRD BALL — FAQ

Should I play Third Wild or BIRD BALL first?
If you want chronology, Third Wild (2022) came out before BIRD BALL (2023). 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 Third Wild and BIRD BALL similar?
They overlap on 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.
Do both Third Wild and BIRD BALL have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Third Wild ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BIRD BALL ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Third Wild vs BIRD BALL — Verdict (2026) · imho.run