Donkey Kong Bananza vs Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Smash terrain on a whim or stick to a superhero checklist — pick your flavor of collectathon.
Updated 10d ago
Bananza dethrones Mario Odyssey as the Switch genre king — every surface is a smashable playground, and 100%-ing it is pure joy.
Best LEGO Batman yet if you can stomach Denuvo DRM and repetitive Catwoman collectibles.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 15; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 15.
| Measure | Donkey Kong Bananza | Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $69.99 eShop | $58.04 −17% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | — | $45.85 |
| Cost / hour | — | $4.50/hr $58.04 · 13 h main story |
| Off its low | — | +27% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | — | 13 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | — | 96% 13k reviews |
| Recent reviews | — | 92% 407 votes · vs 96% lifetime |
| Peak players | — No PC release | 2,350 Jul 2026 · ↓ 84% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 7% of May 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 33,053 May 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 6 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | — | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Donkey Kong Bananza
The destruction loop stays fun for hours — smashing, digging, and rebuilding never gets old for long-haul fans.
FPS drops and repetitive late-game collection hurt the polish that Nintendo fans expect from a flagship.
from our August 2026 verdict
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Celebration of Batman's entire history is the hook 100-hour fans rave about, with the Arkham Asylum level as the standout.
Collectible repetition in Catwoman side missions is the friction even platinum chasers flag, alongside Denuvo launch failures.
from our June 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Donkey Kong Bananza if
- You crave platforming tech that builds on Mario Odyssey's movement vocabulary.
- You want a game that feels essential for Switch 2 hardware ownership.
- You're fine with Nintendo's collectathon pacing and long-term replay.
Pick Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight if
- You're a Batman lore buff who enjoys spotting comic and film easter eggs.
- You want a short, completion-friendly campaign under 15 hours.
- You tolerate Denuvo DRM and don't mind collectible grinding.
Bottom line
Choose Bananza for fresh movement and Switch 2 showcase polish; pick Lego Batman only if 13 hours of fan-service beats innovation, and you can stomach its shrinking playerbase.