Choose Cold Space
Choose Cold Space if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cold Space launched in 2017.
Cold Space vs eBall
Cold Space and eBall 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. Cold Space (2017) is 2 years older than eBall (2019). eBall scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Cold Space (69.1% 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 eBall
Choose eBall if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Casual experience. eBall launched in 2019.
Both Cold Space and eBall sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Cold Space |  eBall | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.1% positive (97 reviews) | 73.9% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | IdeaX | Toxic Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cold Space (2017) is 2 years older than eBall (2019).
- eBall scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Cold Space (69.1% positive).
- Cold Space is free; eBall is paid (4.99 USD).
- Cold Space is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; eBall has no Deck rating yet.
Cold Space vs eBall — FAQ
- Should I play Cold Space or eBall first?
- If you want chronology, Cold Space (2017) came out before eBall (2019). 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 Cold Space and eBall 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 Cold Space free?
- Yes — Cold Space is a free-to-play Steam title. eBall is paid (4.99 USD).
- Does Cold Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cold Space is rated Deck Playable by Valve. eBall doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.