Choose Proxy Blade Zero
Choose Proxy Blade Zero if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Proxy Blade Zero launched in 2014.
Proxy Blade Zero vs Heart&Slash
Proxy Blade Zero and Heart&Slash 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. Proxy Blade Zero (2014) is 2 years older than Heart&Slash (2016). Heart&Slash scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Proxy Blade Zero (78% 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 Heart&Slash
Choose Heart&Slash if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.8% positive across 351 reviews.
Both Proxy Blade Zero and Heart&Slash 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
 Proxy Blade Zero |  Heart&Slash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (100 reviews) | 81.8% positive (351 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | D6 | AHEARTFULOFGAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Proxy Blade Zero (2014) is 2 years older than Heart&Slash (2016).
- Heart&Slash scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Proxy Blade Zero (78% positive).
- Proxy Blade Zero is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Heart&Slash (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Heart&Slash is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Proxy Blade Zero has no Deck rating yet.
Proxy Blade Zero vs Heart&Slash — FAQ
- Which is better, Proxy Blade Zero or Heart&Slash?
- On Steam reviews Heart&Slash scores higher (81.8% positive) than Proxy Blade Zero (78% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Heart&Slash is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Proxy Blade Zero or Heart&Slash first?
- If you want chronology, Proxy Blade Zero (2014) came out before Heart&Slash (2016). 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 Proxy Blade Zero and Heart&Slash 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.