Choose Bumper
Choose Bumper if it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bumper launched in 2016.
Bumper vs Action Ball
Bumper and Action Ball both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Bumper (2016) is 6 years older than Action Ball (2022). Bumper is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Action Ball (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). 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 Action Ball
Choose Action Ball if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Action Ball launched in 2022.
Both Bumper and Action Ball sit in Action, 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
 Bumper |  Action Ball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.6% positive (32 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Artur Rezende | Rionix |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Bumper (2016) is 6 years older than Action Ball (2022).
- Bumper is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Action Ball (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Bumper vs Action Ball — FAQ
- Should I play Bumper or Action Ball first?
- If you want chronology, Bumper (2016) came out before Action Ball (2022). 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 Bumper and Action Ball similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.