Nimbus vs Polyball
Nimbus and Polyball 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 7 years older than Polyball (2017). Nimbus scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Polyball (76.6% 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
 Nimbus |  Polyball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (149 reviews) | 76.6% positive (107 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Noumenon Games | Studio Monolith |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Nimbus (2010) is 7 years older than Polyball (2017).
- Nimbus scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Polyball (76.6% positive).
- Polyball is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Nimbus (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Polyball has co-op; Nimbus does not.
Nimbus vs Polyball — FAQ
- Which is better, Nimbus or Polyball?
- On Steam reviews Nimbus scores higher (94.6% positive) than Polyball (76.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nimbus is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nimbus or Polyball first?
- If you want chronology, Nimbus (2010) came out before Polyball (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 Nimbus and Polyball 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 Polyball?
- No. Polyball supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Nimbus is listed as single-player only.