Choose SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions
Choose SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions launched in 2023.
SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions vs The Kingsward
SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions and The Kingsward both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions (2023) is 3 years older than The Kingsward (2026). SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions is free; The Kingsward is paid (Price unknown). 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 The Kingsward
Choose The Kingsward if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Kingsward launched in 2026.
Both SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions and The Kingsward sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions |  The Kingsward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (226 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terri Vellmann, Doseone | DPA Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions (2023) is 3 years older than The Kingsward (2026).
- SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions is free; The Kingsward is paid (Price unknown).
- SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Kingsward has no Deck rating yet.
SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions vs The Kingsward — FAQ
- Should I play SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions or The Kingsward first?
- If you want chronology, SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions (2023) came out before The Kingsward (2026). 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 SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions and The Kingsward similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Is SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions free?
- Yes — SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions is a free-to-play Steam title. The Kingsward is paid (Price unknown).
- Does SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Kingsward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.