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Games like Ballatory

If Ballatory is your kind of game, the closest matches are Incrempire, Idle Survivor and Endless Escalation — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Ballatory: Ballatory is a short incremental idler where you build and upgrade a chaotic swarm of bouncing balls to destroy cores and earn crazy amounts of money.

2026IndieCasual4.79 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Mini Fun Games
Ballatory — Steam game cover

Players who liked Ballatory also play

Steam players who put hours into Ballatory also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Incrempire

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    Defend. Upgrade. Dominate. A relaxing incremental base-defense game, packed with powerful skills and a deep skill tree.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Idle Survivor

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    Your ship is stranded and cannot move. Something out here has woken up, and it breeds faster than you can kill it. All you can do is upgrade your arsenal and fight back, wave after wave, for as long as you can hold.

    ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  3. Endless Escalation

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    A strategy-driven incremental where choices actually matter. Upgrade costs scale together, forcing meaningful trade-offs instead of blindly upgrading everything. Build defenses, specialize your army, and adapt to overcome ever-evolving enemy forces.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  4. Screen Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Ballatory.

    An idle survivor-like that sits in the corner of your screen.

    2026StrategySimulationCasualSteam ↗
  5. Master Healer Kale with useless party

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    A short incremental game where you play as a Healer in a party. Your main job is to keep your party alive. Upgrade 200+ skills in a skill tree, from healing to party damage. Designed to be completed in around 4 hours.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dig n Fight

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    Dig for treasures, build powerful backpack synergies, and defeat all enemies.

    IndieRPGCasualSteam ↗
  7. Crystal Ascend

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Ballatory.

    A simple incremental game where you nurture crystal elementals by destroying floating crystals and harvesting aether. Upgrade the skill tree, unlock new abilities to gather resources faster, and build your ultimate crystal companions.

    2026SimulationCasualSteam ↗
  8. Rock Flipper

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ballatory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    Rock Flipper is a short incremental idler about throwing rocks to mine and earn cash, completing a huge skill tree, awakening monoliths, feeding the Rift, and becoming enlightened with the truth about the universe.

    ActionIndieSimulationSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ballatory at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~69% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ballatory.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ballatory.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ballatory.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Ballatory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Mini Fun Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Mini Fun Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Rock Crusher

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    Rock Crusher is an incremental game with a massive skill tree. Control a little rock-crushing machine stranded on a mysterious planet. Crush rocks, collect materials, evolve through upgrades, uncover the planet’s secrets - and maybe, just maybe, find a way to escape.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.89 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Beat Stickman: Infinity Clones

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    An action-packed clicker idle game with an interesting little story. The game has a very simple art style and stunning visual effect. There are 28 unique weapons for you to unlock, the last two are very satisfying.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDSteam ↗
  4. Beat Stickman: Beyond

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    An idle clicker game where you beat a Stickman with lots of stuff. The game comes with a narrative that will blow your mind!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Live Art: Impossible Challenge

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    A challenging and fun game for all ages. Hold the draw button to make your character move along the lines of an image, avoid obstacles, and bring the beautiful art to life! Test your skills, and have good laughs with friends. All levels are well-crafted and carefully tested.

    2023ActionIndieCasual1.59 USDSteam ↗
  6. Overwritten: Defeat The Net

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    A roguelike deckbuilding card game where you control, and buff your objects to defeat all kinds of funny sci-fi enemies.

    StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  7. Towerful Guardians

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie and Casual with Ballatory.

    Pilot your flying machine, be it a helicopter, a mech, or a straight magical suit, to fight alien monsters and defend the towers that are very important to mankind in a post-apocalyptic setting. Upgrade your gears, build strong synergy with the tower's abilities to out-scale enemy power and survive!

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  8. Relic Delivery

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Mini Fun Games, the studio behind Ballatory. Shares Indie with Ballatory.

    (VERY EARLY DEVELOPMENT, WISHLIST AND FOLLOW TO GET UPDATED). Shoot your way out of a relentless pursuit in the middle of a desert in your armed truck to deliver a stolen Time Relic. Harness the relic's power to aid your escape, but brace yourself for the unimaginable consequences.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ballatory

Does Ballatory run on Steam Deck?
Ballatory is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Ballatory cost?
Ballatory is listed on Steam at 4.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ballatory?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ballatory are Incrempire, Idle Survivor, Endless Escalation.
Who developed Ballatory?
Ballatory was developed by Mini Fun Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Ballatory.

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