Choose Irrational
Choose Irrational if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Irrational launched in 2023.
Irrational vs Ballshit
Irrational and Ballshit both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Irrational (2023) is 2 years older than Ballshit (2025). Irrational is free; Ballshit is paid (5.59 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 Ballshit
Choose Ballshit if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ballshit launched in 2025.
Both Irrational and Ballshit sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Irrational |  Ballshit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 5.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | M.A. Starling | 疯兔游戏（FUNTOO Studio）, Liquid Meow |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Irrational (2023) is 2 years older than Ballshit (2025).
- Irrational is free; Ballshit is paid (5.59 USD).
- Ballshit is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Irrational has no Deck rating yet.
Irrational vs Ballshit — FAQ
- Should I play Irrational or Ballshit first?
- If you want chronology, Irrational (2023) came out before Ballshit (2025). 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 Irrational and Ballshit similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.
- Is Irrational free?
- Yes — Irrational is a free-to-play Steam title. Ballshit is paid (5.59 USD).