Choose World Hockey '88
Choose World Hockey '88 if you want a Sports and Indie game with Online PvP, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. World Hockey '88 launched in 2025.
World Hockey '88 vs Pinball Trimball - First Mission
World Hockey '88 and Pinball Trimball - First Mission sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: World Hockey '88 (2025) is 1 year older than Pinball Trimball - First Mission (2026). Pinball Trimball - First Mission is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than World Hockey '88 (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Pinball Trimball - First Mission
Choose Pinball Trimball - First Mission if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pinball Trimball - First Mission launched in 2026.
Both World Hockey '88 and Pinball Trimball - First Mission ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 World Hockey '88 |  Pinball Trimball - First Mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Phantasma Digital | Tripikseli |
Side by side
- World Hockey '88 (2025) is 1 year older than Pinball Trimball - First Mission (2026).
- Pinball Trimball - First Mission is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than World Hockey '88 (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
World Hockey '88 vs Pinball Trimball - First Mission — FAQ
- Should I play World Hockey '88 or Pinball Trimball - First Mission first?
- If you want chronology, World Hockey '88 (2025) came out before Pinball Trimball - First Mission (2026). 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.