Choose Ark of Artemis
Choose Ark of Artemis if you want an Indie experience. Ark of Artemis launched in 2021.
Ark of Artemis vs Nursery Slime
Ark of Artemis and Nursery Slime both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2021. Nursery Slime scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Ark of Artemis (76% 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 Nursery Slime
Choose Nursery Slime if it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nursery Slime launched in 2021.
Both Ark of Artemis and Nursery Slime sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Ark of Artemis |  Nursery Slime | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.19 USD | 4.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (25 reviews) | 82.8% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kujirabo。 | Doubles Core |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Nursery Slime scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Ark of Artemis (76% positive).
- Nursery Slime is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than Ark of Artemis (4.19 USD vs. 7.19 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ark of Artemis vs Nursery Slime — FAQ
- Are Ark of Artemis and Nursery Slime similar?
- They overlap on 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.