Choose Volleyball Fever
Choose Volleyball Fever if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Volleyball Fever launched in 2019.
Volleyball Fever vs Blacktop Hoops
Volleyball Fever and Blacktop Hoops both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Casual on Steam. Volleyball Fever (2019) is 5 years older than Blacktop Hoops (2024). Volleyball Fever scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Blacktop Hoops (78.6% 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 Blacktop Hoops
Choose Blacktop Hoops if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blacktop Hoops launched in 2024.
Both Volleyball Fever and Blacktop Hoops sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Volleyball Fever |  Blacktop Hoops | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Casual, Early Access | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (83 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Neuston AB | Vinci Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Volleyball Fever (2019) is 5 years older than Blacktop Hoops (2024).
- Volleyball Fever scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Blacktop Hoops (78.6% positive).
- Volleyball Fever is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Blacktop Hoops (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Volleyball Fever vs Blacktop Hoops — FAQ
- Should I play Volleyball Fever or Blacktop Hoops first?
- If you want chronology, Volleyball Fever (2019) came out before Blacktop Hoops (2024). 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 Volleyball Fever and Blacktop Hoops similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.
- Do both Volleyball Fever and Blacktop Hoops have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Volleyball Fever ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Blacktop Hoops ships Online Co-op, Co-op.