Choose Amanda the Adventurer 2
Choose Amanda the Adventurer 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Amanda the Adventurer 2 launched in 2024.
Amanda the Adventurer 2 vs BANNED TAPES
Amanda the Adventurer 2 and BANNED TAPES both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Amanda the Adventurer 2 (2024) is 1 year older than BANNED TAPES (2025). BANNED TAPES scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Amanda the Adventurer 2 (83.9% 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 BANNED TAPES
Choose BANNED TAPES if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. BANNED TAPES launched in 2025.
Both Amanda the Adventurer 2 and BANNED TAPES sit in 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
 Amanda the Adventurer 2 |  BANNED TAPES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (997 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MANGLEDmaw Games | NickNickolas |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Amanda the Adventurer 2 (2024) is 1 year older than BANNED TAPES (2025).
- BANNED TAPES scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Amanda the Adventurer 2 (83.9% positive).
- BANNED TAPES is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Amanda the Adventurer 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Amanda the Adventurer 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BANNED TAPES has no Deck rating yet.
Amanda the Adventurer 2 vs BANNED TAPES — FAQ
- Should I play Amanda the Adventurer 2 or BANNED TAPES first?
- If you want chronology, Amanda the Adventurer 2 (2024) came out before BANNED TAPES (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 Amanda the Adventurer 2 and BANNED TAPES similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Amanda the Adventurer 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Amanda the Adventurer 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BANNED TAPES doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.