You Are Not a Banana: Better Edition
Released Feb 2015
You Are Not a Banana is set in everyday life and has a sprinkle of imagination and humor. The audiovisuals (free OST included) seek to evoke nostalgia for the 80s and 90s. This short form experimental game unfolds as a sequence of thought provoking events and surprises.
65% positive · 142 reviews
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All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
You Are Not a Banana: Better Edition is a short-form indie adventure game that originally launched on February 19, 2015. The developer, Brian Cullen, rebuilt the game from the ground up and released the Better Edition on June 23, 2017, adding achievements, a new lighting system, improved minigames, revamped graphics and controls, and various other improvements. At the time of that release, the developer mentioned hoping to add a speed run mode and treasure hunt mode in the future, but no such content was ever announced as a concrete commitment or listed as unreleased DLC.
Since the Better Edition launched in June 2017, the only notable communication from the developer has been a June 2020 post promoting a separate, unrelated game — Mayhem in Single Valley — which had been in development alongside this title for years. There have been no patch notes, feature updates, or content announcements for You Are Not a Banana since the Better Edition shipped. The game's store description reflects the Better Edition as its current and complete state, with no mention of upcoming additions.
The developer's attention has clearly shifted entirely to other projects. With no outstanding content commitments, no unreleased DLC, and no developer communication about this game since 2017, the Better Edition represents the complete, finished version of the game.
Evidence
Better Edition launched, described as a full ground-up rebuild with numerous improvements. Developer noted a hope to add speed run and treasure hunt modes 'over time' but made no firm commitment.
Developer's only post after the Better Edition launch promotes Mayhem in Single Valley, a separate game. No mention of any further updates or content for You Are Not a Banana.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Fluxscopic Ltd.
Achievements
25
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
You Are Not a Banana is set in everyday life and has a sprinkle of imagination and humor. The audiovisuals seek to evoke nostalgia for the 80s and 90s. This short form experimental game unfolds as a sequence of thought provoking events and surprises. This game also comes with a free catchy chiptune soundtrack.
BETTER EDITION FEATURES
• Rebuilt the entire game from the ground up : )
• 25 unique Steam achievements
• Autosave, manual save options, and instant checkpoint loading
• Revamped menus and UI (such separate music and sfx volume controls)
• Lots of secrets and hidden story events
• Improved minigames
• More fluid movement and interactions
• New dynamic lighting system
• Revamped animations and graphics (pixel AA filtering and widescreen assets)
• Revamped controls and new moves - such as run and search inventory : )
• 50% funnier jokes
KEY FEATURES
• Free original soundtrack (7 chiptune mp3s plus a remix by German techno maestro Remute)
• HD pixel art graphics
• Dynamic Fmod sound and music
• Sound based puzzles
• Surreal mini games
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Play as a banana!
• Don't get lost in the infinite graveyard!
• Avoid dying in your sleep!
• And for the love of Hades, find your way home before the milk turns sour!
BETTER EDITION FEATURES
• Rebuilt the entire game from the ground up : )
• 25 unique Steam achievements
• Autosave, manual save options, and instant checkpoint loading
• Revamped menus and UI (such separate music and sfx volume controls)
• Lots of secrets and hidden story events
• Improved minigames
• More fluid movement and interactions
• New dynamic lighting system
• Revamped animations and graphics (pixel AA filtering and widescreen assets)
• Revamped controls and new moves - such as run and search inventory : )
• 50% funnier jokes
KEY FEATURES
• Free original soundtrack (7 chiptune mp3s plus a remix by German techno maestro Remute)
• HD pixel art graphics
• Dynamic Fmod sound and music
• Sound based puzzles
• Surreal mini games
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Play as a banana!
• Don't get lost in the infinite graveyard!
• Avoid dying in your sleep!
• And for the love of Hades, find your way home before the milk turns sour!
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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