Choose Super Bomberman R
Choose Super Bomberman R if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Super Bomberman R launched in 2018.
Super Bomberman R vs SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION
Super Bomberman R and SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Super Bomberman R (2018) is 8 years older than SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION (2026). SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Super Bomberman R (52.4% 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 SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION
Choose SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION launched in 2026.
Both Super Bomberman R and SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Super Bomberman R |  SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.4% positive (164 reviews) | 89.7% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | KONAMI | RED ART GAMES |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Super Bomberman R (2018) is 8 years older than SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION (2026).
- SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Super Bomberman R (52.4% positive).
- SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Super Bomberman R (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Super Bomberman R is Deck Verified, SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION is Deck Playable.
Super Bomberman R vs SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION — FAQ
- Should I play Super Bomberman R or SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION first?
- If you want chronology, Super Bomberman R (2018) came out before SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION (2026). 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 Super Bomberman R and SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Super Bomberman R and SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Super Bomberman R ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.