Choose Ball of Wonder
Choose Ball of Wonder if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Ball of Wonder launched in 2016.
Ball of Wonder vs Broccoli Bob
Ball of Wonder and Broccoli Bob 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. Ball of Wonder (2016) is 1 year older than Broccoli Bob (2017). Ball of Wonder scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Broccoli Bob (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 Broccoli Bob
Choose Broccoli Bob if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Broccoli Bob launched in 2017.
Both Ball of Wonder and Broccoli Bob sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Ball of Wonder |  Broccoli Bob | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.79 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (32 reviews) | 60% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | White Rabbit Games | Timberwolf Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Ball of Wonder (2016) is 1 year older than Broccoli Bob (2017).
- Ball of Wonder scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Broccoli Bob (60% positive).
- Broccoli Bob is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Ball of Wonder (0.49 USD vs. 0.79 USD).
- Ball of Wonder has co-op; Broccoli Bob does not.
- Ball of Wonder is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Broccoli Bob has no Deck rating yet.
Ball of Wonder vs Broccoli Bob — FAQ
- Should I play Ball of Wonder or Broccoli Bob first?
- If you want chronology, Ball of Wonder (2016) came out before Broccoli Bob (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 Ball of Wonder and Broccoli Bob 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.
- Does Broccoli Bob have multiplayer like Ball of Wonder?
- No. Ball of Wonder supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Broccoli Bob is listed as single-player only.
- Does Ball of Wonder run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ball of Wonder is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Broccoli Bob doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.