BallisticNG vs Screamer
BallisticNG and Screamer both land in Racing 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 are Racing games on Steam. BallisticNG (2018) is 8 years older than Screamer (2026). BallisticNG scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Screamer (81.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 BallisticNG |  Screamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,916 reviews) | 81.9% positive (612 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Neognosis | Milestone S.r.l. |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- BallisticNG (2018) is 8 years older than Screamer (2026).
- BallisticNG scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Screamer (81.9% positive).
- BallisticNG is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Screamer (14.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
BallisticNG vs Screamer — FAQ
- Which is better, BallisticNG or Screamer?
- On Steam reviews BallisticNG scores higher (95.6% positive) than Screamer (81.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BallisticNG is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BallisticNG or Screamer first?
- If you want chronology, BallisticNG (2018) came out before Screamer (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.
- Are BallisticNG and Screamer similar?
- They overlap on Racing 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.
- Do BallisticNG and Screamer both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.