Choose RecNaviClub
Choose RecNaviClub if you want a Sports game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. RecNaviClub launched in 2022.
RecNaviClub vs HeroStory
RecNaviClub and HeroStory both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. RecNaviClub (2022) is 2 years older than HeroStory (2024). HeroStory is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than RecNaviClub (0.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 HeroStory
Choose HeroStory if you want an Indie game with Online PvP and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. HeroStory launched in 2024.
Both RecNaviClub and HeroStory sit in Strategy and Casual 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
 RecNaviClub |  HeroStory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | TOYOMARU INDUSTRY CO., LTD. | 类人猿Leiry |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- RecNaviClub (2022) is 2 years older than HeroStory (2024).
- HeroStory is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than RecNaviClub (0.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- RecNaviClub has co-op; HeroStory does not.
RecNaviClub vs HeroStory — FAQ
- Should I play RecNaviClub or HeroStory first?
- If you want chronology, RecNaviClub (2022) came out before HeroStory (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 RecNaviClub and HeroStory similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.