Choose Hand Simulator
Choose Hand Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9,892 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hand Simulator vs Ball Scratch Simulator
Hand Simulator and Ball Scratch Simulator both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Hand Simulator (2017) is 9 years older than Ball Scratch Simulator (2026). Ball Scratch Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Hand Simulator (83.4% 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 Ball Scratch Simulator
Choose Ball Scratch Simulator if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ball Scratch Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Hand Simulator and Ball Scratch Simulator sit in Simulation 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
 Hand Simulator |  Ball Scratch Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (9,892 reviews) | 88% positive (83 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | HFM Games | 10ft Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Hand Simulator (2017) is 9 years older than Ball Scratch Simulator (2026).
- Ball Scratch Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Hand Simulator (83.4% positive).
- Hand Simulator is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than Ball Scratch Simulator (2.99 USD vs. 3.39 USD).
- Hand Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ball Scratch Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Hand Simulator vs Ball Scratch Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Hand Simulator or Ball Scratch Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Hand Simulator (2017) came out before Ball Scratch Simulator (2026). 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 Hand Simulator and Ball Scratch Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 Hand Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hand Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ball Scratch Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.