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zzzzz vs Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword

zzzzz and Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword 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. zzzzz (2019) is 2 years older than Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword (2021). Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than zzzzz (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 zzzzz

Choose zzzzz if you want an Action experience. zzzzz launched in 2019.

Choose Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword

Choose Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword launched in 2021.

Both zzzzz and Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword 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

zzzzz vs Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — Steam metadata comparison
zzzzz — Steam game coverzzzzzSlime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — Steam game coverSlime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword
Released20192021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSimpleCMTSuper16bits

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zzzzz vs Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — FAQ

Should I play zzzzz or Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword first?
If you want chronology, zzzzz (2019) came out before Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword (2021). 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 zzzzz and Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword 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.
Does zzzzz run on Steam Deck?
Yes — zzzzz is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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