Choose Nimbus
Choose Nimbus if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Nimbus launched in 2010.
Nimbus vs Ballest of Them All
Nimbus and Ballest of Them All both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Racing on Steam. Nimbus (2010) is 15 years older than Ballest of Them All (2025). Ballest of Them All scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nimbus (94.6% 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 Ballest of Them All
Choose Ballest of Them All if you want an Action and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ballest of Them All launched in 2025.
Both Nimbus and Ballest of Them All sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Nimbus |  Ballest of Them All | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (149 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Noumenon Games | Gumption Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Nimbus (2010) is 15 years older than Ballest of Them All (2025).
- Ballest of Them All scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nimbus (94.6% positive).
- Ballest of Them All is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Nimbus (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ballest of Them All has co-op; Nimbus does not.
Nimbus vs Ballest of Them All — FAQ
- Should I play Nimbus or Ballest of Them All first?
- If you want chronology, Nimbus (2010) came out before Ballest of Them All (2025). 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 Nimbus and Ballest of Them All similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Nimbus have multiplayer like Ballest of Them All?
- No. Ballest of Them All supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Nimbus is listed as single-player only.