Choose Paladin's Oath
Choose Paladin's Oath if you want a RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Narrated Game Menus. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paladin's Oath launched in 2022.
Paladin's Oath vs Slidemagi
Paladin's Oath and Slidemagi both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Paladin's Oath (2022) is 3 years older than Slidemagi (2025). Paladin's Oath is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slidemagi (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Slidemagi
Choose Slidemagi if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Slidemagi launched in 2025.
Both Paladin's Oath and Slidemagi sit in Strategy 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
 Paladin's Oath |  Slidemagi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.1% positive (101 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Fire Biscuit Games | BATOVI Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Paladin's Oath (2022) is 3 years older than Slidemagi (2025).
- Paladin's Oath is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slidemagi (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Paladin's Oath vs Slidemagi — FAQ
- Should I play Paladin's Oath or Slidemagi first?
- If you want chronology, Paladin's Oath (2022) came out before Slidemagi (2025). 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 Paladin's Oath and Slidemagi similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Paladin's Oath have multiplayer like Slidemagi?
- No. Slidemagi supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Paladin's Oath is listed as single-player only.