Last Room vs The Ball
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Ball wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Ball is $0.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Last Room | The Ball |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 59 |
| Quality | 61 | 69 |
| Value | 31 | 57 |
| Popularity | 48 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.67 | $0.60 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.7% positive | 74.8% positive |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Last Room | The Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 14, 2021 | October 26, 2010 |
| Developers | Quantum Forge Studios | Teotl Studios |
| Publishers | Quantum Forge Studios | Tripwire Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 9600K @ 3,7 ГГц | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Last Room or The Ball?
The Ball won the comparison against Last Room based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Last Room worth buying over The Ball?
Based on the metrics, The Ball won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Ball currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC