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Cat Merge vs SlimeMerge

Cat Merge and SlimeMerge both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Cat Merge (2025) is 1 year older than SlimeMerge (2026). Cat Merge 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 Cat Merge

Choose Cat Merge if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat Merge launched in 2025.

Choose SlimeMerge

Choose SlimeMerge if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. SlimeMerge launched in 2026.

Both Cat Merge and SlimeMerge sit in Indie and 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

Cat Merge vs SlimeMerge — Steam metadata comparison
Cat Merge — Steam game coverCat MergeSlimeMerge — Steam game coverSlimeMerge
Released20252026
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD5.39 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player
DevelopersAlangu Apex GamesQuietQuickCollapseGames

Side by side

Cat Merge vs SlimeMerge — FAQ

Should I play Cat Merge or SlimeMerge first?
If you want chronology, Cat Merge (2025) 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 Cat Merge and SlimeMerge similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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 Cat Merge have multiplayer like SlimeMerge?
No. SlimeMerge supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cat Merge is listed as single-player only.
Cat Merge vs SlimeMerge — Verdict (2026) · imho.run