Choose The Ball
Choose The Ball if you want a Strategy experience. The Ball launched in 2010.
The Ball vs Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space
The Ball and Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Ball (2010) is 7 years older than Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space (2017). The Ball scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space (71.4% 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 Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space
Choose Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space if you want a Casual game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space launched in 2017.
Both The Ball and Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (542 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Teotl Studios | Ice Code Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Ball (2010) is 7 years older than Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space (2017).
- The Ball scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space (71.4% positive).
- Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Ball (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Ball is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space has no Deck rating yet.
The Ball vs Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space — FAQ
- Should I play The Ball or Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space first?
- If you want chronology, The Ball (2010) came out before Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space (2017). 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 Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 The Ball run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Ball is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Deep Blue 3D Maze in Space doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.