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Madballs in Babo:Invasion vs Elden Gunfire

Madballs in Babo:Invasion and Elden Gunfire both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Madballs in Babo:Invasion (2009) is 15 years older than Elden Gunfire (2024). Elden Gunfire is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Madballs in Babo:Invasion (1.39 USD vs. 4.99 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 Madballs in Babo:Invasion

Choose Madballs in Babo:Invasion if you want a Casual experience. Madballs in Babo:Invasion launched in 2009.

Choose Elden Gunfire

Choose Elden Gunfire if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elden Gunfire launched in 2024.

Both Madballs in Babo:Invasion and Elden Gunfire sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, 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.

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Madballs in Babo:Invasion vs Elden Gunfire — Steam metadata comparison
Madballs in Babo:Invasion — Steam game coverMadballs in Babo:InvasionElden Gunfire — Steam game coverElden Gunfire
Released20092024
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Massively Multiplayer
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD1.39 USD
Steam reviews85.1% positive (148 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersPlaybrainsAmonga99

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Madballs in Babo:Invasion vs Elden Gunfire — FAQ

Should I play Madballs in Babo:Invasion or Elden Gunfire first?
If you want chronology, Madballs in Babo:Invasion (2009) came out before Elden Gunfire (2024). 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 Madballs in Babo:Invasion and Elden Gunfire similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Madballs in Babo:Invasion and Elden Gunfire have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Madballs in Babo:Invasion ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Elden Gunfire ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Madballs in Babo:Invasion run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Madballs in Babo:Invasion is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Elden Gunfire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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