Choose DEEP 8
Choose DEEP 8 if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. DEEP 8 launched in 2022.
DEEP 8 vs Slimes
DEEP 8 and Slimes both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Slimes (2020) is 2 years older than DEEP 8 (2022). DEEP 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Slimes (92.9% 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 Slimes
Choose Slimes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Slimes launched in 2020.
Both DEEP 8 and Slimes sit in 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
 DEEP 8 |  Slimes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (25 reviews) | 92.9% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IndependentArt | scitydreamer |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Slimes (2020) is 2 years older than DEEP 8 (2022).
- DEEP 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Slimes (92.9% positive).
- DEEP 8 is free; Slimes is paid (6.99 USD).
- DEEP 8 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slimes has no Deck rating yet.
DEEP 8 vs Slimes — FAQ
- Should I play DEEP 8 or Slimes first?
- If you want chronology, Slimes (2020) came out before DEEP 8 (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 DEEP 8 and Slimes similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is DEEP 8 free?
- Yes — DEEP 8 is a free-to-play Steam title. Slimes is paid (6.99 USD).
- Does DEEP 8 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DEEP 8 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slimes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.