Choose VIDEOBALL
Choose VIDEOBALL if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. VIDEOBALL launched in 2016.
VIDEOBALL vs Match Point
VIDEOBALL and Match Point both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. VIDEOBALL (2016) is 2 years older than Match Point (2018). Match Point is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than VIDEOBALL (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Match Point
Choose Match Point if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Match Point launched in 2018.
Both VIDEOBALL and Match Point sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 VIDEOBALL |  Match Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (140 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Action Button Entertainment, LLC | Jolly Crouton Media Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- VIDEOBALL (2016) is 2 years older than Match Point (2018).
- Match Point is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than VIDEOBALL (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- VIDEOBALL has co-op; Match Point does not.
- VIDEOBALL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Match Point has no Deck rating yet.
VIDEOBALL vs Match Point — FAQ
- Should I play VIDEOBALL or Match Point first?
- If you want chronology, VIDEOBALL (2016) came out before Match Point (2018). 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 VIDEOBALL and Match Point similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.
- Does VIDEOBALL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VIDEOBALL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Match Point doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.