Choose AST-Hero
Choose AST-Hero if it matches what drew you to this matchup. AST-Hero launched in 2022.
AST-Hero vs BANAN'EM UP!
AST-Hero and BANAN'EM UP! both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. AST-Hero (2022) is 2 years older than BANAN'EM UP! (2024). BANAN'EM UP! is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than AST-Hero (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 BANAN'EM UP!
Choose BANAN'EM UP! if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BANAN'EM UP! launched in 2024.
Both AST-Hero and BANAN'EM UP! sit in Action, 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
 AST-Hero |  BANAN'EM UP! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Twisted BrainZ, Shaman77 | SkyBrave |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- AST-Hero (2022) is 2 years older than BANAN'EM UP! (2024).
- BANAN'EM UP! is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than AST-Hero (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
AST-Hero vs BANAN'EM UP! — FAQ
- Should I play AST-Hero or BANAN'EM UP! first?
- If you want chronology, AST-Hero (2022) came out before BANAN'EM UP! (2024). 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 AST-Hero and BANAN'EM UP! similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.