Choose Action Rush
Choose Action Rush if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Action Rush launched in 2017.
Action Rush vs Knockdown the Ball Twice
Action Rush and Knockdown the Ball Twice both land in Indie, Casual, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. Action Rush (2017) is 3 years older than Knockdown the Ball Twice (2020). Action Rush is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Knockdown the Ball Twice (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Knockdown the Ball Twice
Choose Knockdown the Ball Twice if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Knockdown the Ball Twice launched in 2020.
Both Action Rush and Knockdown the Ball Twice sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing 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
 Action Rush |  Knockdown the Ball Twice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThroneLab | ThroneLab |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Action Rush (2017) is 3 years older than Knockdown the Ball Twice (2020).
- Action Rush is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Knockdown the Ball Twice (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Action Rush is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Knockdown the Ball Twice has no Deck rating yet.
Action Rush vs Knockdown the Ball Twice — FAQ
- Should I play Action Rush or Knockdown the Ball Twice first?
- If you want chronology, Action Rush (2017) came out before Knockdown the Ball Twice (2020). 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 Action Rush and Knockdown the Ball Twice similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, Racing 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 Action Rush run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Action Rush is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Knockdown the Ball Twice doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.