Choose The Ball
Choose The Ball if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. The Ball launched in 2010.
The Ball vs Quantum Conundrum
The Ball and Quantum Conundrum both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. The Ball (2010) is 2 years older than Quantum Conundrum (2012). Quantum Conundrum scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than The Ball (76.4% 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 Quantum Conundrum
Choose Quantum Conundrum if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.3% positive across 1,308 reviews.
Both The Ball and Quantum Conundrum sit in Strategy 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
 The Ball |  Quantum Conundrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (542 reviews) | 84.3% positive (1,308 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Teotl Studios | Airtight Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- The Ball (2010) is 2 years older than Quantum Conundrum (2012).
- Quantum Conundrum scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than The Ball (76.4% positive).
- Quantum Conundrum is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The Ball (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Ball vs Quantum Conundrum — FAQ
- Which is better, The Ball or Quantum Conundrum?
- On Steam reviews Quantum Conundrum scores higher (84.3% positive) than The Ball (76.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Quantum Conundrum is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Ball or Quantum Conundrum first?
- If you want chronology, The Ball (2010) came out before Quantum Conundrum (2012). 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 The Ball and Quantum Conundrum similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.