Choose MANA
Choose MANA if you want an Action and Strategy game with Multi-player. MANA launched in 2025.
MANA vs Glow up 1
MANA and Glow up 1 both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Glow up 1 (2024) is 1 year older than MANA (2025). Glow up 1 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than MANA (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 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 Glow up 1
Choose Glow up 1 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Glow up 1 launched in 2024.
Both MANA and Glow up 1 sit in Indie and Casual 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
 MANA |  Glow up 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | 3ichael 7ambert, A Rocket's Intensity | JinCycle |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Glow up 1 (2024) is 1 year older than MANA (2025).
- Glow up 1 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than MANA (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
MANA vs Glow up 1 — FAQ
- Should I play MANA or Glow up 1 first?
- If you want chronology, Glow up 1 (2024) came out before MANA (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 MANA and Glow up 1 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Glow up 1 have multiplayer like MANA?
- No. MANA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Glow up 1 is listed as single-player only.