The Bastonnes vs Slidemagi
The Bastonnes 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. The Bastonnes (2023) is 2 years older than Slidemagi (2025). The Bastonnes 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Bastonnes |  Slidemagi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Hibo Studios | BATOVI Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- The Bastonnes (2023) is 2 years older than Slidemagi (2025).
- The Bastonnes is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slidemagi (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Bastonnes vs Slidemagi — FAQ
- Should I play The Bastonnes or Slidemagi first?
- If you want chronology, The Bastonnes (2023) 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 The Bastonnes 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.