Choose Slayin 2
Choose Slayin 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Slayin 2 launched in 2023.
Slayin 2 vs Slayin DX
Slayin 2 and Slayin DX both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Slayin 2 (2023) is 1 year older than Slayin DX (2024). Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (Slayin 2: 14 reviews, Slayin DX: 33). 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 Slayin DX
Choose Slayin DX if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slayin DX launched in 2024.
Both Slayin 2 and Slayin DX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (100% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Slayin 2 |  Slayin DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (14 reviews) | 100% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixel Licker LLC | Pixel Licker LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Slayin 2 (2023) is 1 year older than Slayin DX (2024).
- Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (Slayin 2: 14 reviews, Slayin DX: 33).
- Slayin DX is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Slayin 2 (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Slayin 2 has co-op; Slayin DX does not.
- Steam Deck: Slayin 2 is Deck Playable, Slayin DX is Deck Verified.
Slayin 2 vs Slayin DX — FAQ
- Should I play Slayin 2 or Slayin DX first?
- If you want chronology, Slayin 2 (2023) came out before Slayin DX (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 Slayin 2 and Slayin DX similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Slayin DX have multiplayer like Slayin 2?
- No. Slayin 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Slayin DX is listed as single-player only.