Choose Stand 'em Up
Choose Stand 'em Up if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Stand 'em Up launched in 2021.
Stand 'em Up vs Tarek
Stand 'em Up and Tarek both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Tarek (2020) is 1 year older than Stand 'em Up (2021). Tarek is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Stand 'em Up (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Tarek
Choose Tarek if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tarek launched in 2020.
Both Stand 'em Up and Tarek sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Stand 'em Up |  Tarek | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ZAO Igroprom | FreeAnimals_Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Tarek (2020) is 1 year older than Stand 'em Up (2021).
- Tarek is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Stand 'em Up (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Stand 'em Up vs Tarek — FAQ
- Should I play Stand 'em Up or Tarek first?
- If you want chronology, Tarek (2020) came out before Stand 'em Up (2021). 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 Stand 'em Up and Tarek similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.