Choose 5089: The Action RPG
Choose 5089: The Action RPG if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 5089: The Action RPG launched in 2016.
5089: The Action RPG vs StratoBash
5089: The Action RPG and StratoBash both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. 5089: The Action RPG (2016) is 1 year older than StratoBash (2017). StratoBash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 5089: The Action RPG (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 StratoBash
Choose StratoBash if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. StratoBash launched in 2017.
Both 5089: The Action RPG and StratoBash sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 5089: The Action RPG |  StratoBash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (273 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phr00t's Software | Phr00t's Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- 5089: The Action RPG (2016) is 1 year older than StratoBash (2017).
- StratoBash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 5089: The Action RPG (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- 5089: The Action RPG has co-op; StratoBash does not.
5089: The Action RPG vs StratoBash — FAQ
- Should I play 5089: The Action RPG or StratoBash first?
- If you want chronology, 5089: The Action RPG (2016) came out before StratoBash (2017). 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 5089: The Action RPG and StratoBash similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 StratoBash have multiplayer like 5089: The Action RPG?
- No. 5089: The Action RPG supports multiplayer on Steam (Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while StratoBash is listed as single-player only.