Choose DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition
Choose DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition launched in 2015.
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition vs Utawarerumono: ZAN 2
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition and Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition (2015) is 11 years older than Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 (2026). Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition (64.7% 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 Utawarerumono: ZAN 2
Choose Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 launched in 2026.
Both DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition and Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 sit in Action and RPG 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
 DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition |  Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.7% positive (566 reviews) | 83.3% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | AQUAPLUS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition (2015) is 11 years older than Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 (2026).
- Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition (64.7% positive).
- Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition (39.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 has co-op; DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition does not.
- Steam Deck: DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition is Deck Unsupported, Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 is Deck Playable.
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition vs Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 — FAQ
- Should I play DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition or Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 first?
- If you want chronology, DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition (2015) came out before Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 (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 DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition and Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition have multiplayer like Utawarerumono: ZAN 2?
- No. Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition is listed as single-player only.