Choose BUTCHER
Choose BUTCHER if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. BUTCHER launched in 2016.
BUTCHER vs Ballistic
BUTCHER and Ballistic 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. BUTCHER (2016) is 1 year older than Ballistic (2017). BUTCHER scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Ballistic (60% 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 Ballistic
Choose Ballistic if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ballistic launched in 2017.
Both BUTCHER and Ballistic 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
 BUTCHER |  Ballistic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (621 reviews) | 60% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phobia Game Studio, Transhuman Design | Electrovore |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BUTCHER (2016) is 1 year older than Ballistic (2017).
- BUTCHER scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Ballistic (60% positive).
- Ballistic is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than BUTCHER (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- BUTCHER is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ballistic has no Deck rating yet.
BUTCHER vs Ballistic — FAQ
- Should I play BUTCHER or Ballistic first?
- If you want chronology, BUTCHER (2016) came out before Ballistic (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 BUTCHER and Ballistic 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.
- Does BUTCHER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BUTCHER is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ballistic doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.