Choose In Extremis
Choose In Extremis if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. In Extremis launched in 2016.
In Extremis vs Things That Bounce and Explode
In Extremis and Things That Bounce and Explode both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. In Extremis (2016) is 5 years older than Things That Bounce and Explode (2021). Things That Bounce and Explode scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than In Extremis (80.8% 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 Things That Bounce and Explode
Choose Things That Bounce and Explode if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Things That Bounce and Explode launched in 2021.
Both In Extremis and Things That Bounce and Explode sit in Action and Indie 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
 In Extremis |  Things That Bounce and Explode | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.8% positive (26 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LNDFRR | LNDFRR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- In Extremis (2016) is 5 years older than Things That Bounce and Explode (2021).
- Things That Bounce and Explode scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than In Extremis (80.8% positive).
- In Extremis is free; Things That Bounce and Explode is paid (3.99 USD).
- In Extremis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Things That Bounce and Explode has no Deck rating yet.
In Extremis vs Things That Bounce and Explode — FAQ
- Should I play In Extremis or Things That Bounce and Explode first?
- If you want chronology, In Extremis (2016) came out before Things That Bounce and Explode (2021). 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 In Extremis and Things That Bounce and Explode similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is In Extremis free?
- Yes — In Extremis is a free-to-play Steam title. Things That Bounce and Explode is paid (3.99 USD).
- Does In Extremis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — In Extremis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Things That Bounce and Explode doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.