Choose NOT A HERO
Choose NOT A HERO if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NOT A HERO launched in 2016.
NOT A HERO vs Devolver Bootleg
NOT A HERO and Devolver Bootleg both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. NOT A HERO (2016) is 3 years older than Devolver Bootleg (2019). Devolver Bootleg scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than NOT A HERO (85.7% 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 Devolver Bootleg
Choose Devolver Bootleg if you want a Sports and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.1% positive across 770 reviews.
Both NOT A HERO and Devolver Bootleg sit in Action, Indie, 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
 NOT A HERO |  Devolver Bootleg | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (997 reviews) | 89.1% positive (770 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Roll7 | doinksoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- NOT A HERO (2016) is 3 years older than Devolver Bootleg (2019).
- Devolver Bootleg scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than NOT A HERO (85.7% positive).
- Devolver Bootleg is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than NOT A HERO (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
NOT A HERO vs Devolver Bootleg — FAQ
- Which is better, NOT A HERO or Devolver Bootleg?
- On Steam reviews Devolver Bootleg scores higher (89.1% positive) than NOT A HERO (85.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Devolver Bootleg is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play NOT A HERO or Devolver Bootleg first?
- If you want chronology, NOT A HERO (2016) came out before Devolver Bootleg (2019). 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 NOT A HERO and Devolver Bootleg similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.