Choose Poly Bridge
Choose Poly Bridge if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 5,999 Steam reviews back the pick.
Poly Bridge vs Marble Run
Poly Bridge and Marble Run both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Poly Bridge (2016) is 1 year older than Marble Run (2017). Poly Bridge scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Marble Run (52.6% 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 Marble Run
Choose Marble Run if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Marble Run launched in 2017.
Both Poly Bridge and Marble Run sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Poly Bridge |  Marble Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (5,999 reviews) | 52.6% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dry Cactus | PS Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Poly Bridge (2016) is 1 year older than Marble Run (2017).
- Poly Bridge scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Marble Run (52.6% positive).
- Marble Run is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Poly Bridge (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Poly Bridge is Deck Unsupported, Marble Run is Deck Playable.
Poly Bridge vs Marble Run — FAQ
- Should I play Poly Bridge or Marble Run first?
- If you want chronology, Poly Bridge (2016) came out before Marble Run (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 Poly Bridge and Marble Run similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.