The Slormancer vs The Summoning
The Slormancer and The Summoning both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Summoning (2023) is 2 years older than The Slormancer (2025). The Summoning scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Slormancer (87.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Slormancer |  The Summoning | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (3,141 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Slormite Studios | Event Horizon Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Summoning (2023) is 2 years older than The Slormancer (2025).
- The Summoning scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Slormancer (87.4% positive).
- The Summoning is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than The Slormancer (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- The Slormancer is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Summoning has no Deck rating yet.
The Slormancer vs The Summoning — FAQ
- Should I play The Slormancer or The Summoning first?
- If you want chronology, The Summoning (2023) 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 The Summoning similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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. The Summoning doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.