Shard Games vs Surgeball
Shard Games and Surgeball both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Shard Games (2016) is 5 years older than Surgeball (2021). Surgeball is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Shard Games (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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
 Shard Games |  Surgeball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Sports, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Novation Games | Mike Farrant |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Shard Games (2016) is 5 years older than Surgeball (2021).
- Surgeball is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Shard Games (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Shard Games vs Surgeball — FAQ
- Should I play Shard Games or Surgeball first?
- If you want chronology, Shard Games (2016) came out before Surgeball (2021). 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 Shard Games and Surgeball similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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.