Slain: Back from Hell vs RetroRealms Arcade
Slain: Back from Hell and RetroRealms Arcade both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Slain: Back from Hell (2016) is 8 years older than RetroRealms Arcade (2024). RetroRealms Arcade scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Slain: Back from Hell (69.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Slain: Back from Hell |  RetroRealms Arcade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.8% positive (881 reviews) | 83% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Mantis | Wayforward |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Slain: Back from Hell (2016) is 8 years older than RetroRealms Arcade (2024).
- RetroRealms Arcade scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Slain: Back from Hell (69.8% positive).
- Slain: Back from Hell is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than RetroRealms Arcade (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Slain: Back from Hell is Deck Playable, RetroRealms Arcade is Deck Verified.
Slain: Back from Hell vs RetroRealms Arcade — FAQ
- Should I play Slain: Back from Hell or RetroRealms Arcade first?
- If you want chronology, Slain: Back from Hell (2016) came out before RetroRealms Arcade (2024). 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 Slain: Back from Hell and RetroRealms Arcade similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.