Choose Zuma Deluxe
Choose Zuma Deluxe if it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,601 Steam reviews back the pick.
Zuma Deluxe vs SlimeMerge
Zuma Deluxe and SlimeMerge both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Zuma Deluxe (2006) is 20 years older than SlimeMerge (2026). Zuma Deluxe is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than SlimeMerge (0.99 USD vs. 5.39 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 SlimeMerge
Choose SlimeMerge if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SlimeMerge launched in 2026.
Both Zuma Deluxe and SlimeMerge sit in 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
 Zuma Deluxe |  SlimeMerge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 5.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (2,601 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | PopCap Games, Inc. | QuietQuickCollapseGames |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Zuma Deluxe (2006) is 20 years older than SlimeMerge (2026).
- Zuma Deluxe is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than SlimeMerge (0.99 USD vs. 5.39 USD).
- Zuma Deluxe is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SlimeMerge has no Deck rating yet.
Zuma Deluxe vs SlimeMerge — FAQ
- Should I play Zuma Deluxe or SlimeMerge first?
- If you want chronology, Zuma Deluxe (2006) came out before SlimeMerge (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 Zuma Deluxe and SlimeMerge similar?
- They overlap on 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 Zuma Deluxe have multiplayer like SlimeMerge?
- No. SlimeMerge supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Zuma Deluxe is listed as single-player only.
- Does Zuma Deluxe run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Zuma Deluxe is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SlimeMerge doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.