Choose Usurper
Choose Usurper if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. Usurper launched in 2024.
Usurper vs Check and Slash
Usurper and Check and Slash 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. Both released in 2024. Check and Slash scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Usurper (81.5% 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 Check and Slash
Choose Check and Slash if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Check and Slash launched in 2024.
Both Usurper and Check and Slash sit in Strategy 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
 Usurper |  Check and Slash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.5% positive (27 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rogue Brain Studios | Gate of Madness |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Check and Slash scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Usurper (81.5% positive).
- Check and Slash is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Usurper (4.99 USD vs. 6.49 USD).
- Usurper is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Check and Slash has no Deck rating yet.
Usurper vs Check and Slash — FAQ
- Are Usurper and Check and Slash 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.
- Does Check and Slash have multiplayer like Usurper?
- No. Usurper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Check and Slash is listed as single-player only.
- Does Usurper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Usurper is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Check and Slash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.