Choose SLUDGE LIFE
Choose SLUDGE LIFE if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,104 Steam reviews back the pick.
SLUDGE LIFE vs ART IS RIFLE
SLUDGE LIFE and ART IS RIFLE both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. SLUDGE LIFE (2021) is 4 years older than ART IS RIFLE (2025). SLUDGE LIFE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than ART IS RIFLE (73.3% 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 ART IS RIFLE
Choose ART IS RIFLE if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. ART IS RIFLE launched in 2025.
Both SLUDGE LIFE and ART IS RIFLE sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 SLUDGE LIFE |  ART IS RIFLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (1,104 reviews) | 73.3% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terri Vellmann, Doseone | Arman Pakan |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SLUDGE LIFE (2021) is 4 years older than ART IS RIFLE (2025).
- SLUDGE LIFE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than ART IS RIFLE (73.3% positive).
- ART IS RIFLE is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than SLUDGE LIFE (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SLUDGE LIFE is Deck Verified, ART IS RIFLE is Deck Playable.
SLUDGE LIFE vs ART IS RIFLE — FAQ
- Should I play SLUDGE LIFE or ART IS RIFLE first?
- If you want chronology, SLUDGE LIFE (2021) came out before ART IS RIFLE (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 SLUDGE LIFE and ART IS RIFLE similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.