Choose Up N' Down
Choose Up N' Down if you want a Casual game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Up N' Down launched in 2023.
Up N' Down vs Ultimate Monkey Race
Up N' Down and Ultimate Monkey Race both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. Up N' Down (2023) is 1 year older than Ultimate Monkey Race (2024). Up N' Down scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Ultimate Monkey Race (71.4% 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 Ultimate Monkey Race
Choose Ultimate Monkey Race if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ultimate Monkey Race launched in 2024.
Both Up N' Down and Ultimate Monkey Race sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Up N' Down |  Ultimate Monkey Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (24 reviews) | 71.4% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | CashcowGames | CashcowGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Up N' Down (2023) is 1 year older than Ultimate Monkey Race (2024).
- Up N' Down scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Ultimate Monkey Race (71.4% positive).
- Up N' Down is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ultimate Monkey Race (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Up N' Down has co-op; Ultimate Monkey Race does not.
- Up N' Down is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ultimate Monkey Race has no Deck rating yet.
Up N' Down vs Ultimate Monkey Race — FAQ
- Should I play Up N' Down or Ultimate Monkey Race first?
- If you want chronology, Up N' Down (2023) came out before Ultimate Monkey Race (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 Up N' Down and Ultimate Monkey Race similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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 Up N' Down run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Up N' Down is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ultimate Monkey Race doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.