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LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates vs LOST EGG the Hard Boiled

LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates and LOST EGG the Hard Boiled both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates (2023) is 2 years older than LOST EGG the Hard Boiled (2025). LOST EGG the Hard Boiled is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates

Choose LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates if it matches what drew you to this matchup. LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates launched in 2023.

Choose LOST EGG the Hard Boiled

Choose LOST EGG the Hard Boiled if it matches what drew you to this matchup. LOST EGG the Hard Boiled launched in 2025.

Both LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates and LOST EGG the Hard Boiled sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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

LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates vs LOST EGG the Hard Boiled — Steam metadata comparison
LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates — Steam game coverLOST BALLOONS: Airy matesLOST EGG the Hard Boiled — Steam game coverLOST EGG the Hard Boiled
Released20232025
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price2.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersKIMIDORI SOFTKIMIDORI SOFT

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LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates vs LOST EGG the Hard Boiled — FAQ

Should I play LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates or LOST EGG the Hard Boiled first?
If you want chronology, LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates (2023) came out before LOST EGG the Hard Boiled (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 LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates and LOST EGG the Hard Boiled similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates and LOST EGG the Hard Boiled have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates ships Online Co-op, Co-op; LOST EGG the Hard Boiled ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates run on Steam Deck?
Yes — LOST BALLOONS: Airy mates is rated Deck Playable by Valve. LOST EGG the Hard Boiled doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.