Choose Hack, Slash, Loot
Choose Hack, Slash, Loot if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hack, Slash, Loot launched in 2012.
Hack, Slash, Loot vs Rogue's Tale
Hack, Slash, Loot and Rogue's Tale both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Hack, Slash, Loot (2012) is 2 years older than Rogue's Tale (2014). Rogue's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (68.5% positive) than Hack, Slash, Loot (57% 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 Rogue's Tale
Choose Rogue's Tale if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 68.5% positive across 464 reviews.
Both Hack, Slash, Loot and Rogue's Tale sit in Indie 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
 Hack, Slash, Loot |  Rogue's Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57% positive (263 reviews) | 68.5% positive (464 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Williamson | Epixx.org |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Hack, Slash, Loot (2012) is 2 years older than Rogue's Tale (2014).
- Rogue's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (68.5% positive) than Hack, Slash, Loot (57% positive).
- Hack, Slash, Loot is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Rogue's Tale (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hack, Slash, Loot is Deck Verified, Rogue's Tale is Deck Playable.
Hack, Slash, Loot vs Rogue's Tale — FAQ
- Which is better, Hack, Slash, Loot or Rogue's Tale?
- On Steam reviews Rogue's Tale scores higher (68.5% positive) than Hack, Slash, Loot (57% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rogue's Tale is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hack, Slash, Loot or Rogue's Tale first?
- If you want chronology, Hack, Slash, Loot (2012) came out before Rogue's Tale (2014). 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 Hack, Slash, Loot and Rogue's Tale similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.