Choose Elbub
Choose Elbub if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elbub launched in 2017.
Elbub vs Smash
Elbub and Smash both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Elbub (2017) is 5 years older than Smash (2022). Elbub is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Smash (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). 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 Smash
Choose Smash if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smash launched in 2022.
Both Elbub and Smash sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Elbub |  Smash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mykhail Konokh | — |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Elbub (2017) is 5 years older than Smash (2022).
- Elbub is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Smash (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Elbub vs Smash — FAQ
- Should I play Elbub or Smash first?
- If you want chronology, Elbub (2017) came out before Smash (2022). 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 Elbub and Smash similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.