Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Action Ball 2
LUFTRAUSERS and Action Ball 2 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. LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 6 years older than Action Ball 2 (2020). Action Ball 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% 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 Action Ball 2
Choose Action Ball 2 if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Action Ball 2 launched in 2020.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Action Ball 2 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
 LUFTRAUSERS |  Action Ball 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Rionix |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 6 years older than Action Ball 2 (2020).
- Action Ball 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive).
- Action Ball 2 is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Action Ball 2 has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Action Ball 2 — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Action Ball 2 first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Action Ball 2 (2020). 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 LUFTRAUSERS and Action Ball 2 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 LUFTRAUSERS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LUFTRAUSERS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Action Ball 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.