Choose The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans
Choose The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans launched in 2024.
The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans vs Slayer Mage: My First RPG
The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans and Slayer Mage: My First RPG both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans (2024) is 2 years older than Slayer Mage: My First RPG (2026). The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Slayer Mage: My First RPG (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Slayer Mage: My First RPG
Choose Slayer Mage: My First RPG if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. Slayer Mage: My First RPG launched in 2026.
Both The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans and Slayer Mage: My First RPG sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans |  Slayer Mage: My First RPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NStuff Entertainment | Bocchira |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans (2024) is 2 years older than Slayer Mage: My First RPG (2026).
- The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Slayer Mage: My First RPG (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans vs Slayer Mage: My First RPG — FAQ
- Should I play The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans or Slayer Mage: My First RPG first?
- If you want chronology, The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans (2024) came out before Slayer Mage: My First RPG (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 The Architects of the Universe: The Orphans and Slayer Mage: My First RPG similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.