Choose Lucky Mayor
Choose Lucky Mayor if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lucky Mayor launched in 2023.
Lucky Mayor vs Ballionaire
Lucky Mayor and Ballionaire both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Lucky Mayor (2023) is 1 year older than Ballionaire (2024). Ballionaire scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Lucky Mayor (73.5% 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 Ballionaire
Choose Ballionaire if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,752 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Lucky Mayor and Ballionaire sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Lucky Mayor |  Ballionaire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.54 USD | 12.34 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (34 reviews) | 86.5% positive (1,752 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MadGoat Game Studio | newobject |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Lucky Mayor (2023) is 1 year older than Ballionaire (2024).
- Ballionaire scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Lucky Mayor (73.5% positive).
- Lucky Mayor is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Ballionaire (4.54 USD vs. 12.34 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Lucky Mayor vs Ballionaire — FAQ
- Should I play Lucky Mayor or Ballionaire first?
- If you want chronology, Lucky Mayor (2023) came out before Ballionaire (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 Lucky Mayor and Ballionaire similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Lucky Mayor and Ballionaire both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.