Choose BIRD BALL
Choose BIRD BALL if you want a Sports, Indie, and Simulation experience. BIRD BALL launched in 2023.
BIRD BALL vs Smelly Bubbles
BIRD BALL and Smelly Bubbles both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. BIRD BALL (2023) is 3 years older than Smelly Bubbles (2026). Smelly Bubbles is free; BIRD BALL is paid (0.99 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 Smelly Bubbles
Choose Smelly Bubbles if you want a Free To Play game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Smelly Bubbles launched in 2026.
Both BIRD BALL and Smelly Bubbles sit in Casual 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
 BIRD BALL |  Smelly Bubbles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DesperateMeasures | randomcreations |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- BIRD BALL (2023) is 3 years older than Smelly Bubbles (2026).
- Smelly Bubbles is free; BIRD BALL is paid (0.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
BIRD BALL vs Smelly Bubbles — FAQ
- Should I play BIRD BALL or Smelly Bubbles first?
- If you want chronology, BIRD BALL (2023) came out before Smelly Bubbles (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 BIRD BALL and Smelly Bubbles similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both BIRD BALL and Smelly Bubbles have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: BIRD BALL ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Smelly Bubbles ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Smelly Bubbles free?
- Yes — Smelly Bubbles is a free-to-play Steam title. BIRD BALL is paid (0.99 USD).