Choose Slurkum
Choose Slurkum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Slurkum launched in 2021.
Slurkum vs RivenWorld: The First Era
Slurkum and RivenWorld: The First Era both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Slurkum (2021) is 2 years older than RivenWorld: The First Era (2023). RivenWorld: The First Era is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Slurkum (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 RivenWorld: The First Era
Choose RivenWorld: The First Era if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer experience. RivenWorld: The First Era launched in 2023.
Both Slurkum and RivenWorld: The First Era sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Slurkum |  RivenWorld: The First Era | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 68.8% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ark Valley Gaming | GameFocal |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Slurkum (2021) is 2 years older than RivenWorld: The First Era (2023).
- RivenWorld: The First Era is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Slurkum (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Slurkum vs RivenWorld: The First Era — FAQ
- Should I play Slurkum or RivenWorld: The First Era first?
- If you want chronology, Slurkum (2021) came out before RivenWorld: The First Era (2023). 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 Slurkum and RivenWorld: The First Era similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Do both Slurkum and RivenWorld: The First Era have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Slurkum ships Online Co-op, Co-op; RivenWorld: The First Era ships Online Co-op, Co-op.