Choose Underhero
Choose Underhero if you want an Indie experience. Underhero launched in 2018.
Underhero vs Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition
Underhero and Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Underhero (2018) is 4 years older than Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (2022). Underhero scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (47.4% 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 Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition
Choose Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition if you want an Action and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition launched in 2022.
Both Underhero and Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Underhero |  Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (578 reviews) | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paper Castle Games | Spacefarer Games, Jake Stephen Jackson |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Underhero (2018) is 4 years older than Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (2022).
- Underhero scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (47.4% positive).
- Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Underhero (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Underhero vs Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Underhero or Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Underhero (2018) came out before Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (2022). 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 Underhero and Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.