Choose Forest Dash
Choose Forest Dash if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forest Dash launched in 2021.
Forest Dash vs Johnny Explorer
Forest Dash and Johnny Explorer 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. Forest Dash (2021) is 2 years older than Johnny Explorer (2023). Forest Dash is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Johnny Explorer (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Johnny Explorer
Choose Johnny Explorer if you want a Casual experience. Johnny Explorer launched in 2023.
Both Forest Dash and Johnny Explorer 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
 Forest Dash |  Johnny Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (23 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Salty Squad Games | Kamil Szczepanik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Forest Dash (2021) is 2 years older than Johnny Explorer (2023).
- Forest Dash is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Johnny Explorer (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Forest Dash vs Johnny Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Forest Dash or Johnny Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Forest Dash (2021) came out before Johnny Explorer (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 Forest Dash and Johnny Explorer 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.