Fuse vs The Ball
If you are torn between Fuse and The Ball, the two share Puzzle Platformer, Linear and Family Sharing; here is how the numbers split. The Ball wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
Fuse
The Ball| Metric | Fuse | The Ball | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 2.39 | ★ 2.67 | The Ball by 0.28 (12%) |
| Metacritic | 62 | 68 | The Ball by 6 (10%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,046 adds | 1,148 adds | The Ball by 102 (10%) |
| Avg. playtime | 1h | 1h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 3 | 1 | Fuse |
| Release year | 2013 | 2010 | Fuse is newer by 3 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Fuse only: PlayStation, Xbox
Verdict
The Ball takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Puzzle Platformer, Linear, Family Sharing and Stylized, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.