Choose Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Banner of Conquest
Earl vs. the Mutants and Banner of Conquest both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Earl vs. the Mutants (2024) is 1 year older than Banner of Conquest (2025). Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~8% cheaper on Steam than Banner of Conquest (2.99 USD vs. 3.24 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 Banner of Conquest
Choose Banner of Conquest if you want an Indie experience. Banner of Conquest launched in 2025.
Both Earl vs. the Mutants and Banner of Conquest sit in Action 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
 Earl vs. the Mutants |  Banner of Conquest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Falling State Inc. | Haojoy Game |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Earl vs. the Mutants (2024) is 1 year older than Banner of Conquest (2025).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~8% cheaper on Steam than Banner of Conquest (2.99 USD vs. 3.24 USD).
- Steam Deck: Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified, Banner of Conquest is Deck Playable.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Banner of Conquest — FAQ
- Should I play Earl vs. the Mutants or Banner of Conquest first?
- If you want chronology, Earl vs. the Mutants (2024) came out before Banner of Conquest (2025). 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 Earl vs. the Mutants and Banner of Conquest similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.