Choose The Slormancer
Choose The Slormancer if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 3,141 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Slormancer vs RUTHLESS:1
The Slormancer and RUTHLESS:1 both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. RUTHLESS:1 (2024) is 1 year older than The Slormancer (2025). RUTHLESS:1 is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than The Slormancer (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 RUTHLESS:1
Choose RUTHLESS:1 if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. RUTHLESS:1 launched in 2024.
Both The Slormancer and RUTHLESS:1 sit in Action and 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
 The Slormancer |  RUTHLESS:1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (3,141 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Slormite Studios | Teal Lime Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- RUTHLESS:1 (2024) is 1 year older than The Slormancer (2025).
- RUTHLESS:1 is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than The Slormancer (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- The Slormancer is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RUTHLESS:1 has no Deck rating yet.
The Slormancer vs RUTHLESS:1 — FAQ
- Should I play The Slormancer or RUTHLESS:1 first?
- If you want chronology, RUTHLESS:1 (2024) came out before The Slormancer (2025). 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 The Slormancer and RUTHLESS:1 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does The Slormancer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Slormancer is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RUTHLESS:1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.