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12 MiniBattles vs Slime Volley

12 MiniBattles and Slime Volley both land in Sports, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata β€” release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β€” refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Sports, Indie, Casual on Steam. 12 MiniBattles (2020) is 3 years older than Slime Volley (2023). Slime Volley is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than 12 MiniBattles (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed β€” scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose 12 MiniBattles

Choose 12 MiniBattles if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 12 MiniBattles launched in 2020.

Choose Slime Volley

Choose Slime Volley if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slime Volley launched in 2023.

Both 12 MiniBattles and Slime Volley sit in Sports, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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

12 MiniBattles vs Slime Volley β€” Steam metadata comparison
12 MiniBattles β€” Steam game cover12 MiniBattlesSlime Volley β€” Steam game coverSlime Volley
Released20202023
GenresSports, Indie, CasualSports, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersShared Dreams StudiosManarock

Side by side

12 MiniBattles vs Slime Volley β€” FAQ

Should I play 12 MiniBattles or Slime Volley first?
If you want chronology, 12 MiniBattles (2020) came out before Slime Volley (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β€” start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are 12 MiniBattles and Slime Volley similar?
They overlap on Sports, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together β€” 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.
12 MiniBattles vs Slime Volley β€” Verdict (2026) Β· imho.run