Choose Cogs
Choose Cogs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cogs launched in 2009.
Cogs vs Sword Slinger
Cogs and Sword Slinger both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Cogs (2009) is 11 years older than Sword Slinger (2020). Sword Slinger is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Cogs (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Sword Slinger
Choose Sword Slinger if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sword Slinger launched in 2020.
Both Cogs and Sword Slinger sit in 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
 Cogs |  Sword Slinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (227 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lazy 8 Studios, https://lazy8studios.com | Firebelley |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cogs (2009) is 11 years older than Sword Slinger (2020).
- Sword Slinger is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Cogs (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Cogs is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sword Slinger has no Deck rating yet.
Cogs vs Sword Slinger — FAQ
- Should I play Cogs or Sword Slinger first?
- If you want chronology, Cogs (2009) came out before Sword Slinger (2020). 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 Cogs and Sword Slinger similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Cogs run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cogs is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sword Slinger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.