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Slime Heroes vs Keelblade (formerly Triarchy)

Slime Heroes and Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Slime Heroes (2025) is 2 years older than Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 Slime Heroes

Choose Slime Heroes if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Slime Heroes launched in 2025.

Choose Keelblade (formerly Triarchy)

Choose Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) launched in 2027.

Both Slime Heroes and Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Color Alternatives, 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

Slime Heroes vs Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) — Steam metadata comparison
Slime Heroes — Steam game coverSlime HeroesKeelblade (formerly Triarchy) — Steam game coverKeelblade (formerly Triarchy)
Released20252027
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews81.8% positive (22 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersPancake GamesDigital Confectioners

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Slime Heroes vs Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) — FAQ

Should I play Slime Heroes or Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) first?
If you want chronology, Slime Heroes (2025) came out before Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) (2027). 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 Slime Heroes and Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Slime Heroes and Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Slime Heroes ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Slime Heroes run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Slime Heroes is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Keelblade (formerly Triarchy) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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