Choose Apex Rush
Choose Apex Rush if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Apex Rush launched in 2026.
Apex Rush vs Ballest of Them All
Apex Rush and Ballest of Them All both land in Indie, Early Access, Racing 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, Early Access, Racing on Steam. Ballest of Them All (2025) is 1 year older than Apex Rush (2026). Ballest of Them All scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Apex Rush (83.5% 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 Ballest of Them All
Choose Ballest of Them All if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ballest of Them All launched in 2025.
Both Apex Rush and Ballest of Them All sit in Indie, Early Access, and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Apex Rush |  Ballest of Them All | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.5% positive (200 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Thunderboom Studios | Gumption Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access, Racing on Steam.
- Ballest of Them All (2025) is 1 year older than Apex Rush (2026).
- Ballest of Them All scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Apex Rush (83.5% positive).
- Ballest of Them All is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Apex Rush (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Ballest of Them All has co-op; Apex Rush does not.
- Apex Rush is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ballest of Them All has no Deck rating yet.
Apex Rush vs Ballest of Them All — FAQ
- Should I play Apex Rush or Ballest of Them All first?
- If you want chronology, Ballest of Them All (2025) came out before Apex Rush (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 Apex Rush and Ballest of Them All similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access, Racing 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 Apex Rush have multiplayer like Ballest of Them All?
- No. Ballest of Them All supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Apex Rush is listed as single-player only.
- Does Apex Rush run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Apex Rush is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ballest of Them All doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.