Choose Bananarun
Choose Bananarun if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bananarun launched in 2021.
Bananarun vs Button VR
Bananarun and Button VR both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Bananarun (2021) is 2 years older than Button VR (2023). Button VR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Bananarun (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 Button VR
Choose Button VR if you want a Casual game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Button VR launched in 2023.
Both Bananarun and Button VR sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Bananarun |  Button VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Emil Leijon | Alex VR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Bananarun (2021) is 2 years older than Button VR (2023).
- Button VR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Bananarun (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Bananarun vs Button VR — FAQ
- Should I play Bananarun or Button VR first?
- If you want chronology, Bananarun (2021) came out before Button VR (2023). 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 Bananarun and Button VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.