Choose NEAVE 2
Choose NEAVE 2 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. NEAVE 2 launched in 2022.
NEAVE 2 vs BIG BALLS
NEAVE 2 and BIG BALLS 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. NEAVE 2 (2022) is 4 years older than BIG BALLS (2026). NEAVE 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than BIG BALLS (0.74 USD vs. 1.87 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 BIG BALLS
Choose BIG BALLS if you want a Sports and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BIG BALLS launched in 2026.
Both NEAVE 2 and BIG BALLS sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 NEAVE 2 |  BIG BALLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.74 USD | 1.87 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Patrick Sweeney | BIG BALL |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- NEAVE 2 (2022) is 4 years older than BIG BALLS (2026).
- NEAVE 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than BIG BALLS (0.74 USD vs. 1.87 USD).
- BIG BALLS has co-op; NEAVE 2 does not.
NEAVE 2 vs BIG BALLS — FAQ
- Should I play NEAVE 2 or BIG BALLS first?
- If you want chronology, NEAVE 2 (2022) came out before BIG BALLS (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 NEAVE 2 and BIG BALLS 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.
- Does NEAVE 2 have multiplayer like BIG BALLS?
- No. BIG BALLS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while NEAVE 2 is listed as single-player only.