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Slime Survivors vs Gem Beasts

Slime Survivors and Gem Beasts both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Slime Survivors (2025) is 1 year older than Gem Beasts (2026). 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 Slime Survivors

Choose Slime Survivors if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Slime Survivors launched in 2025.

Choose Gem Beasts

Choose Gem Beasts if you want an Early Access experience. Gem Beasts launched in 2026.

Both Slime Survivors and Gem Beasts sit in Action, 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

Slime Survivors vs Gem Beasts — Steam metadata comparison
Slime Survivors — Steam game coverSlime SurvivorsGem Beasts — Steam game coverGem Beasts
Released20252026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAncient ApeFablesprite Games

Side by side

Slime Survivors vs Gem Beasts — FAQ

Should I play Slime Survivors or Gem Beasts first?
If you want chronology, Slime Survivors (2025) came out before Gem Beasts (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 Slime Survivors and Gem Beasts similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Slime Survivors vs Gem Beasts — Verdict (2026) · imho.run