Choose Hellslave
Choose Hellslave if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hellslave launched in 2022.
Hellslave vs Larina
Hellslave and Larina both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hellslave (2022) is 4 years older than Larina (2026). Larina is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hellslave (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Larina
Choose Larina if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Larina launched in 2026.
Both Hellslave and Larina sit in Strategy, 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
 Hellslave |  Larina | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (274 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ars Goetia | Stefan Pulfer |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hellslave (2022) is 4 years older than Larina (2026).
- Larina is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hellslave (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Hellslave is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Larina has no Deck rating yet.
Hellslave vs Larina — FAQ
- Should I play Hellslave or Larina first?
- If you want chronology, Hellslave (2022) came out before Larina (2026). 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 Hellslave and Larina similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Hellslave run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hellslave is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Larina doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.