Choose RUSH
Choose RUSH if you want a Strategy experience. RUSH launched in 2010.
RUSH vs Rainbow Hero
RUSH and Rainbow Hero 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. RUSH (2010) is 5 years older than Rainbow Hero (2015). RUSH scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Rainbow Hero (69.2% 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 Rainbow Hero
Choose Rainbow Hero if it's the newer release (2015) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rainbow Hero launched in 2015.
Both RUSH and Rainbow Hero 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
 RUSH |  Rainbow Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (534 reviews) | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Two Tribes | Pixel Elephant |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- RUSH (2010) is 5 years older than Rainbow Hero (2015).
- RUSH scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Rainbow Hero (69.2% positive).
- Rainbow Hero is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RUSH (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
RUSH vs Rainbow Hero — FAQ
- Should I play RUSH or Rainbow Hero first?
- If you want chronology, RUSH (2010) came out before Rainbow Hero (2015). 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 RUSH and Rainbow Hero 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.