Choose Youropa
Choose Youropa if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Youropa launched in 2018.
Youropa vs Balling Up
Youropa and Balling Up both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Youropa (2018) is 6 years older than Balling Up (2024). Youropa scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Balling Up (80% 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 Balling Up
Choose Balling Up if you want a Sports and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Balling Up launched in 2024.
Both Youropa and Balling Up sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Youropa |  Balling Up | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (138 reviews) | 80% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | frecle | RedKar Devs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Youropa (2018) is 6 years older than Balling Up (2024).
- Youropa scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Balling Up (80% positive).
- Balling Up is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Youropa (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Youropa is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Balling Up has no Deck rating yet.
Youropa vs Balling Up — FAQ
- Should I play Youropa or Balling Up first?
- If you want chronology, Youropa (2018) came out before Balling Up (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 Youropa and Balling Up similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Youropa run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Youropa is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Balling Up doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.