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Knockdown the Ball vs Knockdown the Ball Twice

Knockdown the Ball and Knockdown the Ball Twice 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. Knockdown the Ball (2018) is 2 years older than Knockdown the Ball Twice (2020). Knockdown the Ball 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

Choose Knockdown the Ball if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Knockdown the Ball launched in 2018.

Choose Knockdown the Ball Twice

Choose Knockdown the Ball Twice if you want a Simulation and Racing experience. Knockdown the Ball Twice launched in 2020.

Both Knockdown the Ball and Knockdown the Ball Twice 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

Knockdown the Ball vs Knockdown the Ball Twice — Steam metadata comparison
Knockdown the Ball — Steam game coverKnockdown the BallKnockdown the Ball Twice — Steam game coverKnockdown the Ball Twice
Released20182020
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Simulation, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price2.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersThroneLabThroneLab

Side by side

Knockdown the Ball vs Knockdown the Ball Twice — FAQ

Should I play Knockdown the Ball or Knockdown the Ball Twice first?
If you want chronology, Knockdown the Ball (2018) 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 Knockdown the Ball and Knockdown the Ball Twice 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.
Does Knockdown the Ball run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Knockdown the Ball is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Knockdown the Ball Twice doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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