Rank 01Why this
Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Ball.
- $8.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Games like The Ball
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Ball also play
The closest matches to The Ball: Quantum Conundrum, Vessel, The Talos Principle 2, The Bridge, and Portal. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 2023
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The Bridge
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like The Ball.
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Switchball HD
Why this: Shares physics based puzzle solving with The Ball.
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- Released: 2010
- Developer: Teotl Studios
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 76% of 542 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 68
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Atmospheric exploration in ancient ruins
- Hidden secrets reward thorough exploration
- Light combat uses physics creatively
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Portal 2
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Ball.
Unreal Tournament 3
Why this: Same immersive mood as The Ball.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Ball.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Ball at current Steam store prices.
Construct: Escape the System
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Ball.
Underland
Why this: Shares physics based puzzle solving with The Ball.
Munin
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like The Ball.
GIGA WRECKER
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Ball.
THE CANON OF BALLS
Why this: Also Underground and 3D Platformer, like The Ball.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Talos Principle 2
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like The Ball.
The Bridge
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like The Ball.
Bionic Bay
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Ball.
About The Ball
The closest matches to The Ball: Quantum Conundrum, Vessel, The Talos Principle 2, The Bridge, and Portal. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Ball is your kind of game, the closest matches are Quantum Conundrum, Vessel and The Talos Principle 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its ball momentum control and environmental hazard exploitation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Ball: As a swashbuckling archaeologist, unlock the mystery of the ancient ruins that have been hidden for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball.
Is The Ball worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 542 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmospheric exploration in ancient ruins
- Hidden secrets reward thorough exploration
- Light combat uses physics creatively
- Mastering the balls momentum feels satisfying
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game has puzzles and action. But whichever you focus on, you won't have a good time. Story is like... you got a ball and that's important. Take care of it. Puzzle part is like... mediocre. Not special. Do here, do that and voila…”
“It's really dull and the story is told through secrets ... so if you want to immerse yourself, you'll have to pick these up. I've actually restarted the game over half way through, after having realized that. Secrets that'll open up a text…”
People who play it also play: Quantum Conundrum, Vessel, The Talos Principle 2
Frequently asked about The Ball
Can I run it?
Does The Ball run on Steam Deck?
The Ball is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Ball cost?
The Ball is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Ball?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Ball are Quantum Conundrum, Vessel, The Talos Principle 2.
Who developed The Ball?
The Ball was developed by Teotl Studios and published by Tripwire Interactive.