Choose Unity of Command II
Choose Unity of Command II if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Unity of Command II vs Banana Kingdom
Unity of Command II and Banana Kingdom both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Unity of Command II (2019) is 7 years older than Banana Kingdom (2026). Banana Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Unity of Command II (80.6% 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 Banana Kingdom
Choose Banana Kingdom if you want an Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Banana Kingdom launched in 2026.
Both Unity of Command II and Banana Kingdom sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Unity of Command II |  Banana Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.6% positive (1,130 reviews) | 100% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | 2x2 Games, Croteam | Midori Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Unity of Command II (2019) is 7 years older than Banana Kingdom (2026).
- Banana Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Unity of Command II (80.6% positive).
- Unity of Command II is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than Banana Kingdom (2.99 USD vs. 3.19 USD).
- Unity of Command II is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Banana Kingdom has no Deck rating yet.
Unity of Command II vs Banana Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play Unity of Command II or Banana Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, Unity of Command II (2019) came out before Banana Kingdom (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 Unity of Command II and Banana Kingdom similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Unity of Command II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Unity of Command II is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Banana Kingdom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.