Choose Desta: The Memories Between
Choose Desta: The Memories Between if you want an Action, Sports, and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. Desta: The Memories Between launched in 2023.
Desta: The Memories Between vs Rack and Slay
Desta: The Memories Between and Rack and Slay 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. Desta: The Memories Between (2023) is 1 year older than Rack and Slay (2024). Rack and Slay scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Desta: The Memories Between (83.1% 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 Rack and Slay
Choose Rack and Slay if you want an Indie and RPG game with Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rack and Slay launched in 2024.
Both Desta: The Memories Between and Rack and Slay sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Desta: The Memories Between |  Rack and Slay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (71 reviews) | 92.2% positive (408 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ustwo games | Ludokultur |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Desta: The Memories Between (2023) is 1 year older than Rack and Slay (2024).
- Rack and Slay scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Desta: The Memories Between (83.1% positive).
- Rack and Slay is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Desta: The Memories Between (5.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Desta: The Memories Between vs Rack and Slay — FAQ
- Should I play Desta: The Memories Between or Rack and Slay first?
- If you want chronology, Desta: The Memories Between (2023) came out before Rack and Slay (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 Desta: The Memories Between and Rack and Slay 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.
- Do Desta: The Memories Between and Rack and Slay both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.