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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate vs Check and Slash

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate and Check and Slash both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate (2022) is 2 years older than Check and Slash (2024). Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Check and Slash (90% 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 Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate

Choose Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,713 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Check and Slash

Choose Check and Slash if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Check and Slash launched in 2024.

Both Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate and Check and Slash sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate vs Check and Slash — Steam metadata comparison
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate — Steam game coverShotgun King: The Final CheckmateCheck and Slash — Steam game coverCheck and Slash
Released20222024
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews93.7% positive (3,713 reviews)90% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPUNKCAKE DelicieuxGate of Madness

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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate vs Check and Slash — FAQ

Should I play Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate or Check and Slash first?
If you want chronology, Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate (2022) came out before Check and Slash (2024). 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 Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate and Check and Slash similar?
They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Check and Slash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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