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The Lost Valley vs Relaxation balls

The Lost Valley and Relaxation balls 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 Lost Valley (2015) is 1 year older than Relaxation balls (2016). Relaxation balls scores higher on Steam reviews (33.3% positive) than The Lost Valley (26.6% 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 The Lost Valley

Choose The Lost Valley if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Lost Valley launched in 2015.

Choose Relaxation balls

Choose Relaxation balls if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Relaxation balls launched in 2016.

Both The Lost Valley and Relaxation balls sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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 Lost Valley vs Relaxation balls — Steam metadata comparison
The Lost Valley — Steam game coverThe Lost ValleyRelaxation balls — Steam game coverRelaxation balls
Released20152016
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews26.6% positive (154 reviews)33.3% positive (12 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAndrewDrumov, Sanke BerdochanDIAMOND FOX

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The Lost Valley vs Relaxation balls — FAQ

Should I play The Lost Valley or Relaxation balls first?
If you want chronology, The Lost Valley (2015) came out before Relaxation balls (2016). 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 Lost Valley and Relaxation balls 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.
The Lost Valley vs Relaxation balls — Verdict (2026) · imho.run