Choose Angvik
Choose Angvik if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Angvik launched in 2014.
Angvik vs Skul: The Hero Slayer
Angvik and Skul: The Hero Slayer both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Angvik (2014) is 7 years older than Skul: The Hero Slayer (2021). Skul: The Hero Slayer scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Angvik (76.7% 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 Skul: The Hero Slayer
Choose Skul: The Hero Slayer if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.4% positive across 9,565 reviews.
Both Angvik and Skul: The Hero Slayer sit in Action and Indie 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
 Angvik |  Skul: The Hero Slayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (159 reviews) | 92.4% positive (9,565 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alastair John Jack | SOUTHPAW GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Angvik (2014) is 7 years older than Skul: The Hero Slayer (2021).
- Skul: The Hero Slayer scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Angvik (76.7% positive).
- Angvik is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Skul: The Hero Slayer (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Angvik vs Skul: The Hero Slayer — FAQ
- Which is better, Angvik or Skul: The Hero Slayer?
- On Steam reviews Skul: The Hero Slayer scores higher (92.4% positive) than Angvik (76.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Skul: The Hero Slayer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Angvik or Skul: The Hero Slayer first?
- If you want chronology, Angvik (2014) came out before Skul: The Hero Slayer (2021). 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 Angvik and Skul: The Hero Slayer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.