Choose D.I.P.
Choose D.I.P. if you want an Action game with Gamepad Recommended, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. D.I.P. launched in 2027.
D.I.P. vs Matter MazeBall: Element Trials
D.I.P. and Matter MazeBall: Element Trials both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Matter MazeBall: Element Trials (2026) is 1 year older than D.I.P. (2027). 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 Matter MazeBall: Element Trials
Choose Matter MazeBall: Element Trials if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Matter MazeBall: Element Trials launched in 2026.
Both D.I.P. and Matter MazeBall: Element Trials sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 D.I.P. |  Matter MazeBall: Element Trials | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Silicon Coyote | Garoo Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Matter MazeBall: Element Trials (2026) is 1 year older than D.I.P. (2027).
D.I.P. vs Matter MazeBall: Element Trials — FAQ
- Should I play D.I.P. or Matter MazeBall: Element Trials first?
- If you want chronology, Matter MazeBall: Element Trials (2026) came out before D.I.P. (2027). 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 D.I.P. and Matter MazeBall: Element Trials similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.