Choose Slayer
Choose Slayer if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slayer launched in 2023.
Slayer vs Hellwatch
Slayer and Hellwatch both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Slayer (2023) is 1 year older than Hellwatch (2024). Slayer is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Hellwatch (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Hellwatch
Choose Hellwatch if you want a Massively Multiplayer and RPG experience. Hellwatch launched in 2024.
Both Slayer and Hellwatch sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Slayer |  Hellwatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Skittlez | FG |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Slayer (2023) is 1 year older than Hellwatch (2024).
- Slayer is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Hellwatch (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Slayer vs Hellwatch — FAQ
- Should I play Slayer or Hellwatch first?
- If you want chronology, Slayer (2023) came out before Hellwatch (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 Slayer and Hellwatch similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 both Slayer and Hellwatch have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Slayer ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Hellwatch ships Online Co-op, Co-op.