Choose Hero's Hour
Choose Hero's Hour if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,437 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hero's Hour vs Banana Kingdom
Hero's Hour and Banana Kingdom both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Hero's Hour (2022) is 4 years older than Banana Kingdom (2026). Banana Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hero's Hour (81.4% positive). 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 Banana Kingdom
Choose Banana Kingdom if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Banana Kingdom launched in 2026.
Both Hero's Hour and Banana Kingdom sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Hero's Hour |  Banana Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 3.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.4% positive (2,437 reviews) | 100% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" Hauer | Midori Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Hero's Hour (2022) is 4 years older than Banana Kingdom (2026).
- Banana Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hero's Hour (81.4% positive).
- Banana Kingdom is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Hero's Hour (3.19 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Hero's Hour has co-op; Banana Kingdom does not.
- Hero's Hour is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Banana Kingdom has no Deck rating yet.
Hero's Hour vs Banana Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play Hero's Hour or Banana Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, Hero's Hour (2022) came out before Banana Kingdom (2026). 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 Hero's Hour and Banana Kingdom similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Does Hero's Hour run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hero's Hour is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Banana Kingdom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.