Choose Slimies
Choose Slimies if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Slimies launched in 2026.
Slimies vs Vanguard Tides
Slimies and Vanguard Tides both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2026. 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 Vanguard Tides
Choose Vanguard Tides if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vanguard Tides launched in 2026.
Both Slimies and Vanguard Tides sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Slimies |  Vanguard Tides | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ghoul Cave | Conjure Studios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
Slimies vs Vanguard Tides — FAQ
- Are Slimies and Vanguard Tides similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.