Choose Hug Survivor
Choose Hug Survivor if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hug Survivor launched in 2023.
Hug Survivor vs Slime Squisher
Hug Survivor and Slime Squisher both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Hug Survivor (2023) is 2 years older than Slime Squisher (2025). Slime Squisher is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Hug Survivor (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Slime Squisher
Choose Slime Squisher if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slime Squisher launched in 2025.
Both Hug Survivor and Slime Squisher sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Hug Survivor |  Slime Squisher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | mumimumi, veryOK | EagleEye Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hug Survivor (2023) is 2 years older than Slime Squisher (2025).
- Slime Squisher is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Hug Survivor (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hug Survivor is Deck Verified, Slime Squisher is Deck Unsupported.
Hug Survivor vs Slime Squisher — FAQ
- Should I play Hug Survivor or Slime Squisher first?
- If you want chronology, Hug Survivor (2023) came out before Slime Squisher (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 Hug Survivor and Slime Squisher similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.