Choose Nursery Slime
Choose Nursery Slime if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nursery Slime launched in 2021.
Nursery Slime vs Misty's Shining Blacksmithing
Nursery Slime and Misty's Shining Blacksmithing 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. Nursery Slime (2021) is 2 years older than Misty's Shining Blacksmithing (2023). Nursery Slime scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Misty's Shining Blacksmithing (46.2% 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 Misty's Shining Blacksmithing
Choose Misty's Shining Blacksmithing if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Misty's Shining Blacksmithing launched in 2023.
Both Nursery Slime and Misty's Shining Blacksmithing 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
 Nursery Slime |  Misty's Shining Blacksmithing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.19 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (29 reviews) | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Doubles Core | Project FW |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Nursery Slime (2021) is 2 years older than Misty's Shining Blacksmithing (2023).
- Nursery Slime scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Misty's Shining Blacksmithing (46.2% positive).
- Nursery Slime is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Misty's Shining Blacksmithing (4.19 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Nursery Slime vs Misty's Shining Blacksmithing — FAQ
- Should I play Nursery Slime or Misty's Shining Blacksmithing first?
- If you want chronology, Nursery Slime (2021) came out before Misty's Shining Blacksmithing (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 Nursery Slime and Misty's Shining Blacksmithing 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.